NHS
Young volunteers boosted by new funding
Young people are successfully boosting the appeal of an expanded NHS volunteers service they themselves support. The young people’s branch of Torbay and South Devon...
NHS
Volunteers needed for Big Green Tidy Up.
Volunteers who have green fingers or merely a love of working outdoors are invited to help clear up a community garden. The ‘Big Green Tidy...
NHS
League of Friends buys high-tech cancer detection equipment
New cancer detection equipment worth a staggering £1.3m has been handed over to Torbay Hospital by a charity. The Torbay Hospital League of Friends (LoF)...
Health & Wellbeing
Community nurses win regional care award
A community nursing team covering Paignton and Brixham has scooped an Outstanding Care Award. Paignton and Brixham Community Nurses, employed by Torbay and South Devon...
NHS
New Funding Expands Balance Classes
New, fun classes are offered to those who want to improve their balance, posture and strength. Anyone who worries about falling and not getting up...
NHS
Torbay Hospital unveils new life saving equipment
A large-scale introduction of the most high-tech emergency equipment is taking place across the Trust. Defibrillators are an essential part of Torbay and South Devon...
NHS
Dawlish and Totnes Minor Injuries in new temporary opening times…
Opening hours at Dawlish and Totnes Minor Injuries Units (MIUs) have been temporarily reduced due to short term staff shortages – but the units...
Charity
Prolific fund raiser hands £1,000 to cancer unit staff.
A dedicated fund raiser and her team have presented £1,000 to Torbay Hospital. Pat Burkitt, a former patient, presented Lee Merry, Senior Nurse Practitioner, on...