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People with healthcare appointments on Monday 18 October urged to plan ahead due to affected bus services (14 October 2021)
People in Torbay and South Devon who have health and care appointments on Monday 18 October are being urged to plan their travel due to industrial action.
Ultrasound model to train surgeons from across the UK funded by Torbay Hospital League of Friends (12 October 2021)
South Devon Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Unit is to start using a new ultrasound model, thanks to the generosity of Torbay Hospital’s League of Friends.
Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure (8 October 2021)
Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services with the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.
Greater flexibility available for people who juggle working with caring for a family member or friend (7 October 2021)
Torbay Carers Service wants to make all working carers aware of the news announced this week about greater flexibility available in their roles
New multi-cancer early detection blood test study opens in Torbay and South Devon (5 October 2021)
A new study which will investigate a blood test that helps detect cancers earlier has opened at Torbay Hospital.
Preparing a new future for the former Dartmouth and Kingswear Cottage Hospital (4 October 2021)
Building work started in June on a new £4.8m Health and Wellbeing Centre in Dartmouth.
Need urgent healthcare? Go to NHS 111 (30 September 2021)
With unprecedent pressure on the NHS, we are asking the local people of Torbay and South Devon to #ChooseWell when they access our local services.
Torbay Hospital League of Friends’ generous donation means comfortable journey for more patients (24 September 2021)
Torbay Hospital League of Friends’ fundraising has paid for two stairclimbers, helping people with limited mobility travel using patient transport.
Falls Prevention Week 2021 (20 September 2021)
The challenge for us all over the last 18 months has been to keep active and well. For some losing their routine has resulted in a less active lifestyle.
Generosity of Torbay and South Devon highlighted by response to COVID-19 appeal (14 September 2021)
People in Torbay and South Devon have raised over £50,000 since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to support their local NHS organisation.
