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.


Staying healthy over the Jubilee weekend (24 May 2022)
Reminding people where to get help if needed and to ensure they have enough prescription medication for the historic Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.

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Image: Calendar with Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend dates


Milestones reached as NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter helps to further reduce the region’s waiting list (16 May 2022)
Over 15,000 people from Devon have accessed facilities provided at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter, helping to reduce waiting times for certain procedures.

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Photo: The SWAOC team celebrate 100 orthopaedic procedures at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter


One family – four generations of service (11 May 2022)
At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust we often say that caring is in our DNA but one family in particular illustrates this beautifully.

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One family - four generations


Updates to hospital visiting arrangements – Thursday 12 May 2022 (11 May 2022)
From Thursday 12 May 2022, inpatients in our hospitals will be able to have two visitors at their bedside. Visitors will not have to book a slot to visit, and visiting hours will be 2pm – 4pm and 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

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update to visiting arrangements


Plans for a solar park to provide power to Torbay Hospital approved (10 May 2022)
Torbay’s first Solar Park, which will be at Nightingale Park, was approved at yesterday’s Torbay Council Planning Committee.

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planned location of solar park


Children and young people admitted to hospital benefit from new equipment (6 May 2022)
Children and young people admitted to Torbay Hospital are set to benefit from new equipment and aids to support emotional wellbeing.

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Photo: Dr James Dearden and Emma Perryman with the magic carpet interactive floor projector


People in Torbay and South Devon are benefitting from new COVID-19 treatments for those at highest risk in the community (3 May 2022)
Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) or antiviral treatments are available for people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection.

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Activities and events available for unpaid carers in Torbay during Carers Week, 6 – 12 June 2022 (27 April 2022)
People who care for a family member or friend in Torbay are invited to take part in a range of opportunities and events to mark Carers Week 2022.

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Torbay and South Devon maternity services rated highly by local families (27 April 2022)
Maternity services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have been rated highly by local families in the 2021 National Maternity Survey.

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Surgical services at Nightingale benefitting people in Torbay and South Devon (22 April 2022)
New surgical services at the NHS Nightingale Exeter (Nightingale) are already benefitting people in Torbay and South Devon.

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