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Critical incident declared at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Our Emergency Department is currently very full and if you do not have an emergency or life-threatening condition, you may be redirected to other healthcare services. These include NHS 111, our Urgent Treatment Centre at the Cumberland centre, and our Minor Injury Units at Kingsbridge and Tavistock. You may also be advised to use local pharmacies or to contact your GP.
Read " Critical incident declared at University…"Derriford Hospital relocates Community Phlebotomy Hub to Windsor House, Tavistock Road from early February
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust’s Community Phlebotomy Hub, previously offered at Future Inns, will now move to Windsor House on Tavistock Road, Derriford, Plymouth in a move designed to enhance patient experience and streamline blood testing services. By transitioning to Windsor House, the Trust aims to provide a more accessible and convenient service for patients.
Read " Derriford Hospital relocates Community P…"NHS recommends simple steps to avoid winter bugs as flu cases rise in Devon hospitals
The NHS in Devon urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.
Read " NHS recommends simple steps to avoid win…"UHP Discharge Lounge celebrates 5 years of supporting patients
On 16 December, the Discharge Lounge at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) celebrated five years of helping keep patients flowing through the hospital, freeing up beds and creating space for new admissions.
Read " UHP Discharge Lounge celebrates 5 years …"Joint Parkinson’s initiative supporting patients at home wins national award
A home-based care project which empowers people with Parkinson’s through self-care pathways has won the award for Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024.
Read " Joint Parkinson’s initiative supporting …"UHP recruits 100th patient to study aiming to improve quality of life for advanced liver disease patients
Patients with advanced liver disease who are being treated at UHP are being given the chance to take part in a study which is exploring how the use long-term drains impacts their quality of life.
Read " UHP recruits 100th patient to study aimi…"Accessing our Emergency Department during construction work
We are currently making improvements to the entrance of our Emergency Department, which will take a few months to complete. During this period, a safe pedestrian diversion is in place and a marshal will be present to advise and guide you safely to the Emergency Department at peak times.
Read " Accessing our Emergency Department durin…"Mount Gould hospital diagnostic Imaging services rated positively by the CQC
We are delighted the CQC came to inspect our x-ray services at Mount Gould and rated them the equivalent of good.
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