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NHS
10:50, 29 JUL 2024
Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
Health
We want to know what your latest GP visit was like
We asked people in Looe about Brexit and they all said the same thing
Brexit
As part of the 5000 Voices project, which is a national project speaking to the general public over the issues that matter most, some locals and holiday makers in Looe voiced their opinions about Brexit, housing, and the NHS.
Person seriously injured at industrial estate in Plymouth
Devon and Cornwall Police
A casualty was rushed to hospital after suffering major injuries at an industrial premises today, Monday, May 20.
Woman cries for help after hair tangles in electric whisk when making pizza
NHS
Natalie was left in quite a tangle after making a pizza for her neighbour – only to get her hair stuck in the electric whisk. She ended up calling the NHS for advice
Heartbroken Plymouth mum told of newborn baby's unsurvivable disease after birth
Health
Rowan's parents are campaigning to make genetic testing part of routine screening during pregnancy after their baby boy died at three weeks old
Derriford Hospital disruption warning ahead of rebuild
Derriford Hospital
There will be temporary barriers and fencing in place for the works.
Plans approved for major new Plymouth health centre
NHS
Planning permission has been granted for the new Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre (PCDC) to be built in the West End.
Derriford Hospital declares critical incident as A&E struggles to cope
Derriford Hospital
It is the fourth critical incident of 2024 due to high occupancy within the hospital.
Stephen Fry says 'I feel lucky to walk again' and backs Plymouth campaign for end to postcode lottery
NHS
A Plymouth nurse has launched a major drive to ensure NHS rehabilitation services are accessible to all
New Boots pharmacy to open at Derriford Hospital
NHS
The bigger, modern, and welcoming new outpatient pharmacy will double in size – and will also open on Saturdays
Derriford Hospital critical incident ends after week of pressure
Derriford Hospital
Health bosses were concerned that they would not be able to provide priority services.
Derriford Hospital 'very serious' critical incident enters day five
Derriford Hospital
“A critical incident ongoing, please use the 111 and GP services in the city and alleviate as much pressure as you can.."
Derriford Hospital issues emergency department stay away plea
Derriford Hospital
A critical incident at the hospital has been declared
Derriford Hospital declares critical incident due to sustained pressures
Derriford Hospital
"If you do come to the Emergency Department and it is not an emergency or a life-threatening condition, then you may be redirected"
New beds created to ease Derriford winter pressure on Emergency Department
NHS
By creating additional beds, patients will be able to move more easily through the hospital, in turn relieving long waits.
Rare procedure performed at Derriford Hospital
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth hopes to be able to be one of the very few NHS trusts to offer the treatment
Medical emergency at Plymstock Morrisons sparks major 999 response
Plymstock
Three ambulances, a number of police vehicles and the air ambulance critical care team were all in attendance at the supermarket
Derriford Hospital will get new Urgent Treatment Centre
Derriford Hospital
Plans to ease the pressure on the NHS in the city have been approved
Derriford Hospital 'needs solution to parking problems'
Derriford Hospital
A project called Future Hospitals will lead to a new-look Derriford by the end of 2026, with work startIng on the first phase this summer. But councillors want the hospital’s long-standing parking problems to be fixed as a priority.
Mum 'traumatised' after two-year-old son 'hit by cyclist and dragged' along street
North Hill
Chelsea said her son was sent to hospital by paramedics and police due to his injuries
Derriford Hospital has some of the longest A&E waits in the country
Derriford Hospital
More than 24% of people arriving at Derriford Hospital had to wait more than 12 hours before being admitted, discharged or transferred
Covid testing in England scaled back with close of Test and Trace app
Coronavirus
The UKHSA has announced that further testing is likely to be more in-line with current flu measures, but with the infrastructure remaining in place in case a new variant starts putting the NHS under more strain
Plymouth's Derriford Hospital has a new chief nurse
Derriford Hospital
Chief nurse and director of integrated clinical professions. Darryn Allcorn, who is currently chief nursing officer with NHS Devon, will be joining Derriford Hospital on a 12-month secondment
Plymouth mum's tribute to hat-loving grandad who died of brain cancer
NHS
Sam Hurrell is preparing for a day of hat-themed activities to raise money for Brain Tumour Research
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