News
Our news and events listed by the News category. If you have any queries regarding these, please contact the Communications Team.
The way we deliver newborn hearing screening is changing (13 January 2022)
The newborn hearing screening programme, which aims to identify babies who have permanent hearing loss, will be changing how it delivers the service.
Help us get your loved ones home (12 January 2022)
If your loved one is ready to leave hospital, your and your family’s support can help them to return home more quickly and stay well.
New Year’s Honour recognition for Rhoda (11 January 2022)
Dr Rhoda Allison, Associate Director of Nursing and Professional Practice, at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded an MBE.
Torbay and South Devon nurse receives Chief Nursing Officer Silver Award (11 January 2022)
A nurse from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has received the prestigious Silver Chief Nursing Officer Award, recognising the outstanding commitment she has given to her work.
Update from your Maternity Services – December 2021 (24 December 2021)
As every part of the NHS is currently under extreme pressure. We would like to reassure you that your Maternity Services are open and here to support you.
Watch our Carol Service (20 December 2021)
This year’s carol service was again held virtually. The carol service includes traditional readings and carols from our hospital choir.
Devon residents urged, “Get Boosted Now” (14 December 2021)
Devon’s residents are being urged to “Get Boosted Now” as part of an urgent national appeal to better protect themselves from the Omicron variant.
Get NHS advice quickly ahead of ‘winter like no other’ (14 December 2021)
Use NHS 111 online to get urgent medical advice quickly as we enter what England’s top doctor says will be a ‘winter like no other’.
Our Emergency Department is extremely busy (3 December 2021)
Consider using our Urgent Treatment Centre at Newton Abbot, open 8am to 8pm every day providing treatment and care for a range of urgent care needs.
Plea for patience as rising levels of abuse from patients leave dedicated NHS staff distressed and in tears (30 November 2021)
The healthcare workers who we clapped on our doorsteps last year say they are increasingly being abused by the people they work so hard to care for.









