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.

Additional ultrasound scan provision for Torbay and South Devon residents (28 March 2023)
Torbay and South Devon NHS will be working with a local ultrasound provider (Korus Health) to provide additional appointments.

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Chair to serve a further one-year term (15 March 2023)
Our chairman Sir Richard Ibbotson will serve a further one-year term as Chair at the invitation of the Council of Governors.

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Image: Sir Richard Ibbotson in front of Torbay Hospital's main entrance.

Launching the Torbay SEND Pledge (27 February 2023)
Partners have been working with children, young people and families to create a pledge on how we will treat people using our services in Torbay.

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Graphic: Image of Liz Davenport, Chief Executive, signing the Torbay SEND Pledge, and text that says "The Torbay SEND Pledge Click the link to read NHS, Torbay Council"

Vote for our new naming theme for wards, clinics, services and buildings (22 February 2023)
The most popular naming theme suggestions for our wards, clinics, units, services and buildings are now open for public voting.

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Graphic: Text that says "Vote for our new naming theme for wards, clinics, services and buildings"

Speciality careers fair funded by Health Education England (20 February 2023)
Foundation trainee doctors from across the peninsula region are invited to a specialty careers fair taking place in Torquay on Tuesday 14 March.

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New wheels for phlebotomists thanks to League of Friends (17 February 2023)
Torbay Hospital League of Friends has generously donated £39,000 to fund 10 brand new phlebotomy trolleys to improve both staff and patient experience.

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Image: Members of Torbay Hospital League of Friends and the phlebotomy team pictured with the new trollies

Eleven-year-old organ donation campaigner made honorary NHS director (14 February 2023)
Eleven-year-old Lottie Bryon-Edmond has today been made an honorary director in recognition of her commitment to raising awareness of organ donation.

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Lottie Bryon-Edmond with Sir Richard Ibbotson (Chair), Liz Davenport (Chief Executive), Dr Nicola Freeman (Consultant), Deborah Kelly (Chief Nurse) and her parents Chris and Julie

Show NHS people some love – please vote for your winner of the Our People’s Choice Award (14 February 2023)
Members of the public are being called on to vote for their local NHS star in Torbay and South NHS Foundation Trust’s Our People’s Choice Award.

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Graphic: Text that says "Congratulations to our People's Choice Award nominees Paignton and Brixham intermediate care team Nadine Willis, Nurse, Haematology Anna Stewart, Bereavement Midwife Emma Gears, Healthcare Support Worker, Theatres Josephine Ash, Community Midwife Toni Brereton, Nurse Vote now! Closing date: 31 March

Aspire programme provides students with a fantastic work experience opportunity (9 February 2023)
The Aspire programme has been running successfully in Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for 10 years, in partnership with South Devon College.

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Image: Students taking part in the Aspire programme on their work placements.

Chairman to leave in May 2023 (3 February 2023)
Our chairman Sir Richard Ibbotson will be leaving his role when his term of office ends at the end of May 2023.

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