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.
Installation of new pharmacy robot marks next step in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s digital transformation (16 January 2026)
Our inpatient pharmacy team has welcomed a new colleague this week — Spencer, our brand new automated dispensing robot.
Designer Lucy Turner’s work hits the marq at a new exhibition at Torbay Hospital (15 January 2026)
2026 HeArTs exhibition series launches on Sunday 18 January with the unveiling of exciting new work by British designer Lucy Turner.
Textiles stories – new exhibition in the HeArts gallery (13 January 2026)
There’s still time to see artist SarahB’s exhibition, Textile Stories, at the HeARTs Gallery at Torbay Hospital before it ends this Sunday, 18 January.
Reviewing the future of the adult social care partnership in Torbay (6 January 2026)
We are reviewing our partnership with Torbay Council for adult social care to ensure services remain safe, high-quality and sustainable.
Torbay Hospital opens first phase of £14.2m Emergency Department upgrade (18 December 2025)
People needing urgent and life-saving and urgent care are now being treated in the first phase of Torbay Hospital’s £14.2million redevelopment.
Our statement on the Section 75 Partnership Agreement (17 December 2025)
We remain fully committed to providing safe, high-quality adult social care for people in Torbay.
Torbay Adult Social Care Services rated as ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission (17 December 2025)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Torbay’s Adult Social Care services as ‘Good’ following an inspection in September 2025.
Scheme to train more nurses wins prestigious prize (15 December 2025)
A unique NHS and Open University partnership offering on-the-job nursing degree training has has scooped a top national award.
Maternity experience rated highly in national survey (10 December 2025)
Families who used maternity services in Torbay and South Devon earlier this year reported positive experiences in the 2025 National Maternity Survey.
Appointment of new Chair (9 December 2025)
Martin Beaman will be appointed as our new Chair from May 2026, following the completion of Professor Chris Balch’s term.
