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As today, Wednesday 28 July 2021, marks the 10^th official World Hepatitis Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of staff at University Hospitals Plymouth and their work with the local community towards eliminating the disease.

The Paediatric Team have won no less than seven Awards at the annual Paediatric Awards for Training Achievements (PAFTAs). After a challenging year, the teams and individuals were delighted to be recognised in these regional awards which highlight the exceptional hard work and commitment of staff working with Children and Young People across Devon and Cornwall.

As the Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW) closed its doors on Friday 16 July, a special guest returned to say a personal thank you.

Would you like to watch our Annual General Meeting (AGM) or ask our leaders a question?

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust urges people to look after each other and stay well in the hot weather.

We are asking the public to follow ‘hands, face space’ and other infection control measures in hospitals and healthcare settings to help us keep patients safe


 

Derriford Hospital has secured national investment to expand its operating capacity, with work set to begin on two new modular operating theatres.

Volunteers in Plymouth are taking part in a study using an Oxford/AstraZeneca variant vaccine, aimed at preventing the Beta COVID-19 variant.

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing (DCHW) will be closing its doors on Friday 16 July, 2021. The Hub has been phenomenally successful in delivering the national vaccination programme at a local level; vaccinating both hospital staff, other health and social care workers and the public.

The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, currently based at Mount Gould Hospital, is being temporarily relocated from 12 July.