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.


New infant feeding room supports breastfeeding at hospital (22 August 2024)
A new infant feeding room has opened at Torbay Hospital to provide a more comfortable environment for staff, patients and visitors who are breastfeeding.

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Image: Members of Torbay and South Devon NHS' maternity and estates team standing in the new infant feeding room at Torbay Hospital.


Local cancer services rated highly (13 August 2024)
Cancer services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have been rated highly in the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

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More flexibility for hospital visiting times (12 August 2024)
From Monday 09 September 2024, people visiting patients in some Torbay and South Devon NHS hospital wards will be able to visit between 10am and 8pm.

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Public statement in response to riots and violence (8 August 2024)
Over recent days we have been shocked and horrified by the actions of a minority of people across the country who are using violence and intimidation to stir up hatred and distrust.

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Innovative education tool to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare demonstrated to Royal College of Surgeons of England (31 July 2024)
Clinicians and education experts at our trust welcomed representatives to experience an innovative way to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare.

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Photo: Digital Futures team demonstrating the virtual reality tool


Sale of former Dartmouth and Kingswear Community Hospital and Dartmouth Clinic update (24 July 2024)
Following receipt of no bids at auction, the site of the former Dartmouth and Kingswear Community Hospital will go forward for auction on 18 September 2024.

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Zoe and Scott’s epic charity bike ride to thank the NHS for saving their son’s life (22 July 2024)
Zoe Davies isn’t a fan of cycling, but she and her husband Scott will get on their bikes and travel 310 miles to raise money for Torbay Hospital.

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Spiralling costs mean NHS is set to stand down plans for health and wellbeing centre in Teignmouth (18 July 2024)
The NHS in Devon has confirmed that plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in Teignmouth are set to be stood down.

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Young people, parents and NHS staff benefitting from transformed space outside children’s ward (8 July 2024)
Children, young people and their families are benefiting from a fantastic makeover of the outdoor area at Louisa Cary ward thanks to donations.

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Images: (clockwise from left) League of Friends members and ward staff picture in the transformed outdoor space; new flowers; Chris Banks, play specialist, on the decked area


Patient Hub waiting list validation launches on Tuesday 9 July (5 July 2024)
A new system is being introduced to help the NHS know if local people still need their appointments and want to remain on a waiting list.

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