News and events

To view the latest news, press releases and events from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, click the links below.
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Dedicated local nurse takes on skydive challenge (23 June 2023)
A local nurse will be swapping his NHS scrubs for a yellow jumpsuit as he bravely takes on a skydive challenge to raise money for enhancing patient care.

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Image: Marco Jimenez pictured in his blue nurse scrubs, standing in front of wall art at Newton Abbot Community Hospital with Torbay and South Devon NHS' purpose - "Our purpose is to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live well"

More accurate information for patients thanks to physio spinal team research (22 June 2023)
Torbay and South Devon’s physio spinal team have contributed to a study which aims to help clinicians provide more information to people with sciatica.

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Image: Torbay and South Devon NHS' spinal physio team

DAISY Foundation representative presents two Torbay and South Devon winners (15 June 2023)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust welcomed Melissa Barnes from the DAISY Foundation for a visit this week.

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Images: Left image shows Helen Thatcher (centre) being presented with a DAISY Award by Melissa Barnes from the DAISY Foundation (left) and Deborah Kelly, Chief Nurse (right). Right image shows Mars (centre) presented with a DAISY Award by Deborah (left) and Melissa (right)

Health matching programme receives top award as part of NHS’ 75th birthday celebrations (15 June 2023)
An innovative coaching scheme that’s helping people in Torbay and South Devon to take control of their health has won a prestigious parliamentary award.

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New benefits advice service for Devon cancer patients (6 June 2023)
Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have launched a money and benefits advice service to people affected by cancer and their families in Devon.

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Image: The team of advisers delivering Macmillan and Citizen's Advice's newly expanded benefits advice service for people with cancer across Devon.

Carers Week 5 – 11 June – Recognising and supporting carers in the community (2 June 2023)
This year Torbay has organised a programme of events during Carers Week designed to reach a large number and variety of carers of all ages.

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Latest exhibition at Torbay Hospital’s HeArts gallery (2 June 2023)
“Above us only Sky…”, an exhibition by Steve Manning, is currently on display in the HeArts gallery on Level 4 at Torbay Hospital.

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Images: Steve Manning pictured in front of his artwork displayed at Torbay Hospital's Acute Medical Unit, and Steve pictured in his exhibition at Torbay Hospital's HeArts gallery

Opportunities for people with type 2 diabetes to shape available education and support (22 May 2023)
Torbay and South Devon’s Healthy Living programme is looking for people with type 2 diabetes to join a focus group to help shape education and support.

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Graphic: Text that says "Opportunities to help shape type 2 diabetes education and support" with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust's logo.

Update on the sale of the former Dartmouth and Kingswear hospital site (18 May 2023)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are putting the site of the former Dartmouth and Kingswear Community Hospital for sale on the open market.

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Dartmouth and Kingswear Community Hospital

Award winners recognised at NHS celebration event (18 May 2023)
Award winning local health and care staff were recognised last week (Thursday 11 May) at our annual Our People celebration event.

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