On Sunday 21st June, staff from Derriford Hospital's Research and Development Team are taking part in the Race for Life, to raise the profile of research and make the public aware that cancer research takes place in Plymouth.
A team of 59 have entered the race, all of whom are extremely passionate about research and have personally and professionally experienced the effects of cancer...
A group of 25 teenagers and young adults went on a trip to Newquay for an afternoon of surf, sea and segway; to emphasise the importance of health and wellbeing following cancer treatment.
The group of young adults, both current and former patients, from the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service at Derriford Hospital, were treated to lunch, followed by a talk by Clinical Oncologist,...
A man who died following a collision involving a refuse lorry within the grounds of Derriford Hospital has been named as 57-year old Lee Jane from Higher Compton, Plymouth.
Police were called at 7.15am on Monday 8th June.
No other vehicles or people are believed to have been involved. Mr Jane was declared deceased at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has been...
Police were called at 7.15am to reports of a collision involving a refuse lorry within the grounds of Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
It is believed the driver of the truck was involved in a collision with the vehicle. No other vehicles or people are believed to have been involved at this time.
The driver has been declared deceased at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive...
Derriford Hospital celebrated the official opening of the new life-saving helipad yesterday (Friday 5 June) with its first ever landing of a Search and Rescue helicopter.
Special guests attended the event, along with key members of the hospital, ambulance and building staff to celebrate the great impact that the helipad will have on patient care and treatment.
In 2012, Derriford Hospital officially became the Peninsula Trauma Centre as part of a new region-wide system in the South West.
This consists of two trauma care networks, each with a major trauma centre at the heart of the network and is supported by the ambulance and air ambulances services, trauma units, local acute hospitals, specialist rehabilitation and many other associated...
Daniel Compton,14, has raised £125.08 by organising a football match at his school and kindly donated the money to the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.
After his three year old brother had to stay on the children’s ward, Daniel decided to organise the event to give something back.
Daniel said: “I organised a football match event at my school, which was teachers versus...
If you’re in the city centre this weekend, look out for members of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Research and Development Team who will be raising awareness of health research and offering passers-by the opportunity to get involved in a clinical trial simulation.
On Saturday 16 May, from 10am until 1pm, the team will be at the stand near the sundial in the city centre. They will be on...
The iconic Ship building in Derriford, once a hive of industry as the bustling headquarters of the Plymouth Herald and Western Morning News, has been given a last-minute reprieve from the threat of demolition with the announcement that it has been acquired by a South West property developer.
Burrington Estates, which has made a name for itself preserving historic buildings and...
The Starlight Children's Foundation brought a big dose of sunshine to poorly children at Derriford Hospital today (Wednesday 6 May), when its amazing Storytellers Tour paid a visit.
The interactive theatre group, The Panto Company, treated children, relatives and staff to performances of Beauty and The Beast, The Jungle Book and The Wizard of Oz, as part of an eight week long Starlight...
