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In April’s Board to Ward we share three highlights to demonstrate progress, decisions made and share in a transparent way some key developments and learning:

1.   Leading the way with research including a patient’s experience of being part of a clinical research trial
2. Celebrating good news on infection control and more choice for young people
3. Emergency Care Building coming on at pace

As of 1 May 2025, the Paediatric ED has relocated and pedestrian walk-ins will need to enter the building via the Main Entrance at the front of Derriford Hospital.

All minors (under 16) will need to be brought through the main entrance doors. Please then follow the red signs directing you to the Paediatric Emergency Department.

University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) has re-signed their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. This is a promise that the Trust acknowledges and understands that those who have served in the armed forces, including their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society that they serve.

From 1 May 2025, the cost of parking at Derriford Hospital is increasing for those who pay. The income from parking goes directly to the Trust and helps support our car parks and services, and prices are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure we cover our costs. The changes bring our tariff in-line with other Trusts in Devon.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust have reached a milestone with the construction of the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 3 floors, is set to provide high quality diagnostic testing for our patients in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

The south west’s major trauma centre and acute specialist hospital at Derriford will benefit from a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Care Building after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped funding for the project.  

Sarah Saxby, Transformation Midwife at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), is at the forefront of maternity care innovation, ensuring comprehensive, personalised support for women and birthing people. Her commitment to service improvement and patient-centred care has now earned her national recognition through the prestigious Chief Midwifery Officer Silver Award, presented by Kate Brintworth, Chief Midwifery Officer for England.

A message from our Chief Executive Mark Hackett, looking back on the last 12 months and ahead to the next year.

A heartfelt nomination from a grateful patient has recognised Dr Jo Page, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), for her outstanding dedication to patient-centred care. As a result, Dr Page has been honoured with a VIP Award—UHP’s flagship recognition scheme celebrating colleagues who go above and beyond in their roles.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has been awarded £1.2m towards energy efficiency projects and renewable energy.