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The NHS in Devon urges vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

We are delighted the CQC came to inspect our x-ray services at Mount Gould and rated them the equivalent of good.

Lyndsey Withers, a dedicated volunteer and advocate for social justice, is the recipient of the Women in STEM Award at this year’s West Country Women’s Awards.

A pioneering nurse has won a prestigious national award for a PhD project, aiming to establish pre-treatment care for patients with rare sarcoma cancers through an innovative support clinic at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Last year, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) appointed an additional nurse to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Plymouth, thanks to funding from the MS Trust.

Our Board to Ward update from November 2024: how we are improving timely access to care for patients and how much our patients and their families value our award winning Secret Garden.