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.


Torquay Rotary Club and Torbay Hospital join forces to plant 1,000 crocuses (27 October 2025)
Volunteers from the Rotary Club and hospital staff have planted 1,000 purple crocus bulbs by the Lowes Bridge entrance, to welcome everyone.

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A group of people with garden spades ready to plant crocus bulbs


Healthy Halloween hints this half term (24 October 2025)
NHS Devon is sharing some helpful hints and advice on how to keep young children safe and well this October half-term.

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Lost little ones to be remembered at special service and craft morning in Torquay (24 October 2025)
Families who have lost a baby or young child are invited to a remembrance and reflection weekend in Torquay this December.

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Celebrating the incredible contribution of our SAS doctors (17 October 2025)
The outstanding achievements of our Specialty, Specialist and Associate Specialist doctors were celebrated in style at this year’s SAS Doctors Awards.

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Some of our SAS Doctors Awards winners celebrating at Torbay Hospital.


Local NHS therapist rows her way to World Championship glory (15 October 2025)
A Teignmouth-based NHS professional has proven that teamwork and determination can lead to triumph—both on the hospital ward and out on the open water.

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Photo: Occupational Therapist, Jane Avery celebrating with her rowing crew at the World Pilot Gig Championships


New community cancer wellbeing event (8 October 2025)
People living with cancer, along with their family, friends and carers, are invited to a new community cancer wellbeing event at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

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Medicine for Members’ event explores cancer treatment and support (7 October 2025)
Learn about the exciting developments in cancer treatment at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s next Medicine for Members’ event.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo on blue background with Medicine for member written below.


Honouring the gift of life: seagrass meadow recognises local organ donors (3 October 2025)
Honouring local organ donors and families with the unveiling of Seagrass Meadow, our new organ donor memorial.

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Photo: Lottie cutting the ribbon for the seagrass meadow memorial


Our adult inpatient services are rated highly by people we’ve cared for (9 September 2025)
People who use our adult inpatient services have once again spoken highly about the kind and compassionate care they have received.

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Blood pressure monitor loan service now available in 50 Devon libraries (8 September 2025)
From today library users in Devon can now borrow a blood pressure monitor and a book at the same time.

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