Take time to travel to Derriford
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is reminding patients and visitors to prepare for longer journeys to Derriford hospital amidst improvement works and busy traffic.
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UHP opens dedicated breastfeeding room for their staff
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has recently opened its first room dedicated to supporting breastfeeding parents when they return to work. Breastfeeding parents will now have the opportunity to express breastmilk in a safe, clean and calm bespoke room used solely for this purpose.
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge to demonstrate their commitment to encouraging open, positive and respectful conversations and ensuring colleagues are well informed and actively supported.
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There are vacancies for a Non-executive Director (NED) and an Associate NED at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust and its workforce at a time of significant positive change.
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A virtual reality dome, allowing people to experience the new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre that will be built at University Hospitals Plymouth, has been installed at Derriford. The Centre is part of the government’s plans to build 40 new hospitals by 2030.
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We are delighted to announce that UHP’s Mass Vaccination Team has been shortlisted for the HSJ Covid Vaccination Programme Award. Their extraordinary approach has seen them build true vaccine confidence whilst working collaboratively to safely provide reassurance in rolling out the programme and contributing to the greatest mass vaccination programme in history.
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Teams at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) are set to help staff provide a better death for end-of-life patients following the introduction of new training.
The European Certificate in Essential Palliative Care (ECEPC) is an eight-week course delivered online to healthcare professionals who are keen to increase their palliative and end of life (EOL) care knowledge. The course aims to provide staff with the knowledge and confidence to give the best possible support to patients through symptom control, communication, and drug management.
Looking at the progress made through our Plymouth Integrated Care Partnership – One Year On Event
Staff from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest came together today to celebrate the progress made and the benefits achieved for patients and service users, through the Plymouth Integrated Care Partnership.
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NHS England has confirmed the appointment of James Brent as the new Chair of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
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National and regional NHS leaders visited Plymouth today as a part of a wider visit to Devon. The leaders – a group of Non-Executive Directors and Directors from NHS England – met and talked with staff at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as well as with partners from Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council.
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