Derriford

Physiotherapist competes for England

A physiotherapist at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has been chosen to run for England for a second time in the International Attnanger Road Mile.

Mike Wilsmore is set to travel to Austria and compete in the race, taking place this Saturday 30th April. He will be joined by one other, chosen by England Athletics, to compete in the race alongside him.

Mike said: “Since my last...

Meldon Ward raises funds for a patient activity box

Throughout Easter, staff on respiratory ward, Meldon, organised an Easter raffle to raise funds to purchase an activity box for patients staying on the ward.

In total, over £500.00 was raised and allowed the team to purchase arts and crafts, games, colouring books and much more to benefit those staying in hospital and to keep minds occupied.

Bev Gracey, a Health Care Assistant...

Moo-ving cows into Plymouth

New residents will be moo-ving into the countryside at Derriford – a herd of young cattle.

Duchy College are transporting seven Aberdeen Angus, Simmental and Belgian Blue yearlings from their farm at Camborne to Poole Farm so that they can graze the meadows of Seaton Valley.

The arrival of the animals yesterday is another sign that the countryside is coming to the city in a big...

South West Citizens Assembly Chair visits Derriford

South West Citizen’s Assembly Chair Kevin Dixon has met with our Medical Director Phil Hughes following a tour of Derriford Hospital.

The Clinical Senate Citizens’ Assembly is made up of lay members with a strong interest in improving regional NHS services and who bring the public voice right to the heart of our work.

Mac Armstrong, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Consultant GI...

Hospital staff set to skydive for sick children

This Sunday 17 April, 22 brave members of Derriford Hospital staff will be facing the daunting challenge of jumping from an aircraft flying at 15,000 feet, and diving through the air at over 120mph, whilst raising money and supporting our Gold Dust Appeal.

Sky Fletcher, a Pathology IT Technician at Derriford Hospital, has chosen to take part in the skydive because of her own personal...

Kidney patient innovations at Derriford

The renal unit at Derriford Hospital has joined in a national project to encourage kidney patients to play a more active role in their own health care.

The unit has also appointed an Acute Kidney Nurse – a new role at Derriford.

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is now one of 23 in the UK involved in the innovative Transforming Participation in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Programme...

Raffle raises funds for Primrose Breast Care Centre

A special thank you to Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, who have kindly donated to a charity close to their hearts.

Members of staff from Hair Flair salon in Yealmpton, presented a cheque to the Primrose Breast Care Centre at Derriford Hospital, after a stylist received treatment throughout 2015.

Every year, the salon organises a Christmas raffle to support a charity of their...

Plymouth health researchers commended

Leading health researchers – including two from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust - have had their significant contribution to commercial research in the NHS recognised by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

More than 70 leading NIHR Commercial Principal Investigators received awards at a prestigious event hosted at the British Medical Association in London. The event...

Staff celebrate Making Mealtimes Matter

Throughout the week, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Turst has been running different initiatives as part of their Making Mealtimes Matter campaign, which has been organised to coincide with Nutrition and Hydration Week.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition to aid our patients’ recovery, as well as showcasing the work going on around the Trust to improve patient...

Blood salvage technique a success at Derriford

A blood conservation project for people undergoing operations is being rolled out across Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust because of benefits to patients as well as cost savings.

The cell salvage project has been running since 2008 with proven health benefits to patients and cost benefits for our Trust. It involves collecting and reusing blood that a patient loses during a procedure....

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