News and events

To view the latest news, press releases and events from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, click the links below.
If you have any queries regarding these, please contact the Communications Team.


Royal honour for Torbay Hospital Nurses League (14 November 2026)
Torbay Hospital Nurses League has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK. It is equivalent to an MBE.

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Local carers invited to celebration and information event ahead of Carers Rights Day (12 November 2026)
People across Torbay and South Devon who care for a family member, friend or neighbour are being invited to a special celebration and information event.

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Logo: Carers Right's Day


Gold again for Torbay public health nursing team (10 November 2026)
Families in Torbay continue to benefit from Gold-standard support with infant feeding after Public Health Nursing team retains award.

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New MY CARE features coming on Wednesday 11 November (3 November 2026)
MY CARE users will notice new features coming to the service on Wednesday 11 November.

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Rainbow Nursery praised by Ofsted (29 October 2026)
Our Rainbow Nursery has been praised by Ofsted for the caring and inclusive environment it provides for children and families.

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two photos of staff from Rainbow Nursery smiling


A new Bay of Wonders for children visiting Torbay Hospital’s eye clinic (27 October 2026)
Woolly mammoths and local wildlife greet young patients and families at Torbay Hospital’s Paediatric Eye Clinic.

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Further £8m secured for Tower Block fire safety work at Torbay Hospital (26 October 2026)
Torbay Hospital secures £8 million for Tower Block fire safety work and confirms temporary service changes to reduce inpatient occupancy.

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National funding secured at Torbay to support clinical trials (26 October 2026)
Cancer patients will be able to receive their medication quickly and safely following investment in a specialised machine.

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Torbay anaesthetic team recognised among UK’s best for third time (21 October 2026)
Torbay Hospital’s anaesthetic team has become one of only eight in the UK to achieve a prestigious national accreditation three times.

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Hope for Torbay and South Devon patients with a long-term lung condition (19 October 2026)
Patients with bronchiectasis could see new treatments on the horizon thanks to an international clinical trial taking place in Torbay.

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The AIRTIVITY trial team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust