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.


Torbay is leading the way in virtual reality immersive therapy (11 July 2025)
People with chronic pain conditions are the first in the country to use cutting-edge virtual reality immersive technology to help manage their conditions.

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The Pain Management team with former patients, and the Torbay Hospital League of Friends at the summer showcase event.


Train to be a nurse with the class of 2026 (10 July 2025)
We're working together with the The Open University again to offer people the opportunity to study and train to become a nurse.

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10 Year Health Plan for England sets out vision to provide care closer to home (3 July 2025)
People are set to receive more care at home and in their communities, in plans outlined in the government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England.

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PM launches new era for NHS with easier, more convenient care in people’s neighbourhoods (3 July 2025)
Millions of patients will be treated and cared for closer to their home by new teams of health professionals, Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out today

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Jack Sears Rehabilitation Centre celebrates its first birthday (26 June 2025)
Jack Sears Rehabilitation Centre celebrated its first birthday with staff and former patients on Friday 20 June.

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Jack Sears Centre staff photo including Nikki Barnes , Manager.


Torbay Hospital League of Friends generously funds new computed tomography (CT) scanner for Radiology Department (12 June 2025)
Torbay Hospital League of Friends have generously paid for a new state-of-the-art CT scanner, to replace one when it reached the end of its life.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new CT scanner, with members of the Torbay Hospital League of Friends, the Executive Team, and colleagues from the Radiology and Imaging Department


£7.3million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital (4 June 2025)
We have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce our critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital.

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At-home ‘foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations (4 June 2025)
An AI device with ‘foot recognition’ technology, could potentially flag when heart failure is becoming severe and life-threatening.

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The Heartfelt Device process chart showing 5 stages: patient detection; patient tracking with AI; image capture; foot volume calculation; and the alert and action stage


New car parking charges for those who pay (31 May 2025)
From 1 June 2025, the cost of parking at our sites is increasing for those who pay. The income from parking goes directly to support our car parks and services.

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CQC inspection reports published for childrens services (30 May 2025)
Our inpatient and community children’s services have been rated as good by the Care Quality Commission following unannounced inspections last year.

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