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.


Our Year 2024 (3 October 2024)
We have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24 as well as Our Year 2024 video with key highlights.

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Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit sees over 1,300 people in first five months (1 October 2024)
Since reopening in April 2024, Dawlish Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) has seen over 1,300 for help with their minor injuries and ailments.

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Dawlish Community Hospital


Sale of former Dartmouth and Kingswear Community Hospital update (30 September 2024)
The former hospital site will go back to auction on 24 October 2024 following a review of the net book value by the district valuer.

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New Hospital Programme review (26 September 2024)
Torbay Hospital is one of over forty hospitals in the New Hospital Programme. The government is currently conducting a review of the programme and we welcome the assurance from the government of their commitment to the programme.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are supporting National Migraine Awareness Week (23 September 2024)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are supporting National Migraine Awareness Week which takes place between 23 - 29 September 2024.

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Photo: Dr Kathryn Medcalf with the Headache Team at Torbay Hospital


Blades Crew take on an oarsome challenge for Torbay Hospital’s Ricky Grant day unit (19 September 2024)
The Blades Crew are aiming to raise £2,500 to support people undergoing chemotherapy by rowing 21.6 miles along the River Thames in the Great River Race.

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Photo: Paul Jackson, Zach Ward, Matt Parkes, Rob Masters, Brendan Boddy and Ross Chapman – aka the Blades Crew


Executive appointments at Torbay and South Devon NHS (19 September 2024)
Following competitive recruitment processes, we have appointed Nicola McMinn and Mark Brice to our Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Finance Officer posts respectively.

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Chief Executive announces retirement (17 September 2024)
Our Chief Executive, Liz Davenport, has announced that she will be retiring from the NHS at the end of this year.

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Skydive from 15,000 feet Mission: IsPossible  (13 September 2024)
Staff at Compass House Surgery in Brixham and Torbay Hospital’s breast cancer unit are on a mission to raise £10,000 for their patients.

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Photo of JJ and colleagues from Torbay Hospital's Breast Care Unit


Our year, our NHS: learn more about Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at its annual members’ meeting (13 September 2024)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people to attend its annual members’ meeting on Friday 27 September 2024.

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