Tag: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
about 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital has some of the longest A&E waits in the country

More than 24% of people arriving at Derriford Hospital had to wait more than 12 hours before being admitted, discharg...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth's Derriford Hospital has a new chief nurse

Chief nurse and director of integrated clinical professions. Darryn Allcorn, who is currently chief nursing officer w...

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about 1 year ago
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Derriford doctor's strike prompts warning to only attend ED if your life is at risk

Health chiefs say do not pester hospital with inquiries about appointments or if injuries or illnesses are minor

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth's health hub doomed after NHS turns down £45m council loan

Colin Campbell Court Cavell Centre highly unlikely to be built as health chiefs can't afford £2.6m annual repayments

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over 1 year ago
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Plymouth woman's migraines are so bad she can't work or walk her dog

Anna Walker is the first person in the entire country to receive the treatment, delivered by University Hospitals Ply...

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital ambulance waiting times are improving, NHS figures show

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has said investing in more staff has helped reduce ambulance wait times

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over 1 year ago
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More Derriford Hospital staff are working past state pension age

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has seen a 87.8% increase

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital 'struggling' to discharge patients as NHS crisis continues

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has previously urged members of the public to 'help them get their loved ones...

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital in Plymouth has the second longest ambulance delays in England

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust saw 58 per cent of ambulance arrivals waiting more than one hour - according ...

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over 1 year ago
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Plymouth man left in 'urine soaked sheets' after waiting in ambulance for 26 hours

The man has since contracted influenza type A after a breakout of the virus on his ward at Derriford Hospital in Plym...

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over 1 year ago
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Operation Scorpion aims to put a sting into Plymouth's illegal drug scene

Scores of uniform and plainclothes officers - along with drugs dogs - targeted Plymouth pub and clubland in run up to...

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital chief nurse Lenny Byrne announces departure

Chief nurse Lenny Byrne led NHS professionals at Derriford Hospital through the pandemic

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital investigation after three-day-old baby girl dies

A pre-inquest review into the death of three-day-old Amelia Hurndall was heard today as arrangements were made for th...

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over 1 year ago
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Derriford Hospital's new £150m redevelopment explored in virtual reality

Using state-of-the-art virtual reality, dome staff at the hospital were invited to catch a glimpse of what their new ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Plymouth anaesthetist puts Derriford on the map

Dr Matt Hill, consultant anaesthetist at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust gave a workshop in Gothenburg, Sweden

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almost 2 years ago
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Plymouth needs 60 GPs as shortage piles pressure on Derriford Hospital

Labour MPs Luke Pollard and Rosena Allin-Khan discover hospital staff are doing good job in what they called a 'broke...

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almost 2 years ago
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Anger as Government cuts sick pay for Derriford Hospital nurses suffering from Covid

End of special arrangement means nurses no longer get full pay for time they are off work or self-isolating because o...

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almost 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital Covid patients double in a week

Health chiefs bring in plan to 'reboot' hospital and deal with Covid spike which is contributing to overcrowding and ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital helicopter death: Jean Langan's inquest to be heard in 2023 after she was 'blo...

A pre-inquest review noted that the circumstances surrounding the death of the 87-year-old in a Derriford Hospital ca...

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almost 2 years ago
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Plymouth's Cumberland Centre set for reduced services next week

The x-ray services will be reduced for improvement works

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almost 2 years ago
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Plymouth dad of twins to raise money for 'amazing' Derriford staff

A football tournament will be held in July to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Derriford Hospital

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almost 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital staff to climb Mount Snowdon

Nine nurses at Derriford Hospital will be taking on the Snowdon challenge

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almost 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital beds being freed up because of medical antibiotic pumps

The use of accufusers commenced on February 7 this year, after almost a year of planning

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about 2 years ago
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Plymouth mum's traumatic experience as 'Covid destroyed my pregnancy'

"It’s not just a cold or a flu, it broke my family in half and it destroyed my pregnancy"

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about 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital ambulance handover delays highest in the country

UHP topped the list for handovers delayed by more than an hour and was third for handovers delayed by at least 30 min...

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about 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital 'Covid surge' sees five wards turn red as operations cancelled

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust currently has 120 Covid patients admitted, with five Covid wards and a furthe...

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about 2 years ago
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Cancer survivor takes on mammoth triple triathlon to thank those who 'saved' him

"It may seem dramatic but I have so many people to thank, because without them I would not be able to tell my story."

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about 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital issues Storm Eunice update as high winds predicted

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS will continue to run as scheduled during Storm Eunice

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over 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital's maternity care praised by new parents

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust received high praise in the CQC National Maternity Survey

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over 2 years ago
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Petition launched calling for a 'second' Plymouth hospital

City needs another hospital to tackle the rising population and increased need for medical treatment, petition claims...

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over 2 years ago
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Huge queue of ambulances outside Derriford Hospital as NHS urges people to use pharmacists

Pressure on NHS this winter is causing backlogs of ambulances at A&E but people can help ease problem by seeking out ...

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over 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital CQC report: Improvements Watchdog say still need to be made

Chief executive Ann James has said she is 'pleased' with the outcome of the report, but added that there is 'still mu...

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over 2 years ago
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Only attend Derriford Hospital emergency department with 'life-threatening' conditions plea

The trust outlines information on its 'Stay Well' page which explains when you should, and shouldn't, visit the Emerg...

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over 2 years ago
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Cumberland Centre changes opening hours due to reduced staffing

The Urgent Treatment Centre is open 365 days a year - but has now changed its last patient arrival time to 6pm, inste...

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over 2 years ago
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Bottle of Coke helped woman through 'stressful' tumour fight

Joanna wants to thank NHS heroes who helped her when she had a rare tumour called a myxoma the size of a snooker ball

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over 2 years ago
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Biggest Covid vaccination day ever recorded in Plymouth

The Home Park team recorded 3,108 jabs at the Plymouth Argyle stadium and a further 359 at Mutley Baptist Church

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over 2 years ago
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Covid-19 'hit me like a brick' says patient from his hospital bed

"I've probably felt sicker than I've ever felt. It's really bloody scary. There were times I was lying there thinking...

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over 2 years ago
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Derriford Hospital boss warns of 'toughest winter ever'

The chief executive is urging the public to get their booster jabs and vaccinations to stop the spread of the virus

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over 2 years ago
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2am Covid vaccinations at Home Park in Plymouth next week

Those unable to make earlier sessions can now book vaccinations between 10pm and 2am at Home Park

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