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.


Visiting arrangements update – Monday 17 May 2021 (17 May 2021)
We are pleased that from today (Monday 17 May), the number of nominated visitors for patients in our hospitals will increase from one to three.

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Recognising Support Services contributions during COVID-19 (13 May 2021)
Over the last year a number of our support services have been front and centre in supporting our frontline teams to respond rapidly to COVID-19 surges.

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Photo: Featuring some of our Staff Heroes Awards winners


Pioneering PACE trial begins at Torbay Hospital (29 April 2021)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Radiotherapy department were delighted to treat their first patient as part of the pioneering PACE trial.

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Trust Radiotherapy team


Wide range of activities available for family carers in Torbay during Carers Week 2021 (27 April 2021)
A range of online and live sessions for those who support someone with health or care needs has been organised to take place during Carers Week 2021.

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Banner image with text Carers Week 2021


Changes to visiting arrangements – Wednesday 14 April 2021 (14 April 2021)
We are pleased to be able to safely welcome visitors back to our wards to see patients from Wednesday 14 April.

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Visiting arrangements – update 12 April 2021 (12 April 2021)
We should have our new visiting arrangements available to share with you in next 24 / 48 hours.

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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