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First prostate cancer patient in Torbay receives pioneering therapy (21 September 2026)
Men in Torbay and South Devon who have been diagnosed with early-stage localised prostate cancer will receive a new ground-breaking treatment.

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Photo: Stephen Dwyer-Lapthorne with the Radiology Team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.


Have a question for our Board? (18 September 2026)
We're inviting members of the public to submit questions ahead of our Annual Members' Meeting on Wednesday 30 September at Paignton Library.

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Appointment priority service launches at Newton Abbot Urgent Treatment Centre (15 September 2026)
From Monday 28 September 2026, patients needing urgent care will need to book same-day appointments directly with Newton Abbot Urgent Treatment Centre.

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Further government funding announced for Torbay Hospital (14 September 2026)
We are to receive a further £1.8 million of government funding to support fire safety improvements in Torbay Hospital’s Tower Block.

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Free community health event in Paignton (14 September 2026)
People across are being invited to a free community health and wellbeing event taking place at Paignton Library from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday 30 September.

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Migraine awareness event highlights support available across Torbay and South Devon (11 September 2026)
Get advice and support from our Headache Service at Torbay Hospital on 22 Sept, 9am to midday, for Migraine Awareness Day.

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Experienced healthcare and education leader joins our Board of Directors (9 September 2026)
Dr Karen Cox has joined our Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS shortlisted in five categories at national workforce awards (3 September 2026)
We're delighted to share that a number of our colleagues and programmes have been shortlisted in this year's Nursing Times Workforce Awards

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Have your say on the future of neighbourhood health and care in Torbay and South Devon (2 September 2026)
People across Torbay and South Devon are invited to help shape local health services at our Annual Members' Meeting community event.

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We are recognised for outstanding student placement experiences (1 September 2026)
We have received a University of Plymouth award for outstanding student nurse and midwife placement experiences.

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