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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The passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (9 April 2021)
It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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Changes to Maternity visiting arrangements from Monday 12 April 2021 (9 April 2021)
Pregnant women now have the opportunity to be supported at a range of appointments by their nominated supporter/partner in line with the latest guidance.

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Work begins on new £15million Acute Medicine Unit at Torbay Hospital (23 March 2021)
Torbay Hospital marks the official start of construction on a new £15million Acute Medicine Unit (AMU).

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AMU groundbreaking ceremony


Torbay and South Devon consultant appointed as the first ever female registrar by the Royal College of Physicians (22 March 2021)
Dr Cathryn Edwards, consultant physician and gastroenterologist at Torbay Hospital announced as first female registrar for the Royal College of Physicians.

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Photo: Dr Cathryn Edwards


Generous donations continue from Torbay Hospital League of Friends (19 March 2021)
Torbay Hospital League of Friends has continued its fundraising efforts in spite of the challenges posed during the ongoing pandemic.

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Photo: Ophthalmology staff with special chairs, bought with generous donations from the League of Friends


Devon Hospitals formalise alliance (16 March 2021)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to form a Strategic Alliance with two other Devon Trusts to secure high-quality patient care.

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New Acute Medicine Unit – Changes to access to Level 2 Outpatients (8 March 2021)
We’re starting to build our new Acute Medicine Unit (AMU) – currently known as the Medical Receiving Unit (MRU) - on the Torbay Hospital site.

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new AMU architect drawing


Contract awarded for Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre (12 February 2021)
Following a competitive process, Classic Builders have been awarded a £4.1m contract to build the Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre (H&WBC).

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planned view of the development


Radiotherapy research trial aims to improve cancer treatment for local patients (3 February 2021)
A pioneering research trial for cancer patients in Torbay and South Devon could lead to improved cancer treatments for local people.

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Photo: Oncology Research and Development department


National patient information video library added to nhs.uk homepage (2 February 2021)
A patient information video library, which was developed as a partnership venture between our Trust and HCI is now available via the nhs.uk homepage.

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