Yearly archives for 2021

Our yearly news and events archives for 2021. If you have any queries regarding these, please contact the Communications Team.


Help us protect our most vulnerable patients (16 July 2021)
Patients and visitors are being reminded that they must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules, despite restrictions ending.

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Torbay Hospital receives an award for its commitment to patient safety (13 July 2021)
Torbay Hospital is celebrating being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider related to patient safety.

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Photo: Jean Trotta, Cathy Millyard, Gordon Higgins and Alison Paton


Torbay’s unpaid carers ‘take a break’ (29 June 2021)
Unpaid carers from across Torbay enjoyed a host of events in June for some well-deserved fun and relaxation as part of National Carers Week 2021.

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unpaid carers enjoy activities


Our Emergency Department continues to be extremely busy, choose the right service for your need (23 June 2021)
We are continuing to see increased demands on our Emergency Department and so it is incredibly important you choose the right service for your need.

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Choose the right service


Extremely busy Emergency Department (22 June 2021)
Our Emergency Department is extremely busy with lots of unwell patients requiring urgent care.

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Torbay Hospital Emergency Department


Work starts on new health and wellbeing centre for Dartmouth (22 June 2021)
A brand new Health and Wellbeing Centre for the people of Dartmouth moves a step closer today, with the start of work on site.

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development plan on the new site


Staff thanked with unique cruise experience (18 June 2021)
Local NHS staff were treated to a fantastic cruise thanks to the generosity of the people of Brixham.

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Staff onboard the the Vigilance boat


Torbay and South Devon Consultant awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list (16 June 2021)
Dr Cathryn Edwards, consultant physician and gastroenterologist at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded an OBE.

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Photo: Dr Cathryn Edwards


Outstanding support for staff with caring responsibilities recognised with award (28 May 2021)
Torbay and South Devon has become one of only two NHS Trusts to be recognised with an award for supporting staff members who care for someone outside of work.

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Image: Carer Confident banner


People in greatest need entitled to free parking (27 May 2021)
People visiting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust hospital sites could be entitled to free parking in line with new national guidance.

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car park