Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Falls Team will be holding an information stand in the main reception of Derriford Hospital as part of Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week 2013 (17 – 21 June).
The aim is get people to put their ‘best foot forward’ by keeping their feet healthy to prevent falls in later life. As well as keeping feet in good shape, the event will show that there are a whole range...
After much deliberation Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust are pleased to announce the shortlist for this year's Celebration Awards.
Carolyn Bruce-Spencer, Shadow Governor for Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and judge for the awards said: “It was incredible to receive so many nominations for staff, exceeding the number that we received last year.
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has announced that Dr Anita Donley, Consultant Physician in acute medicine has been elected as the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) new Clinical Vice-President.
Dr Donley said: “I am delighted that fellows of the RCP have elected me as the next clinical vice-president.
“I look forward to working with members, fellows, officers, staff and other...
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week (13 – 19 May) aimed at encouraging people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement.
The Palliative Care Team will be holding a stand in the main reception of Derriford Hospital on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 May to provide staff, patients and visitors the opportunity to find out more information about Dying...
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Skin Cancer Team will be holding a ‘Sun Awareness’ display in the main reception of Derriford Hospital on Wednesday 1 May between 10am and 2pm for Sun Awareness Week (6 – 12 May).
Staff from the local Cancer Awareness and Screening Project will be on hand to give advice and information on how to enjoy the sunshine without causing skin damage.
A team of matrons from Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust will be flying the flag for career opportunities in Plymouth at two recruitment expos being held in Dublin and Belfast later this month.
As part of the Trust's on-going Registered Nurse recruitment campaign, the matrons will meet with prospective candidates to discuss current opportunities across a multitude of specialties. Alongside...
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust features in ‘Don’t Just Stand There….I’m Having Your Baby’ next week. This is part of BBC Three’s Baby Britain season of programmes exploring what it means to be a young parent in Britain today and how a baby changes your life.
The series follows a group of fathers-to-be as they try to learn as much as they can about babies and births before their own are...
