Health & Beauty

Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS...

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Event for people with skin conditions

A public lifestyle event is being organised in Plymouth for people with long term skin conditions.

The event organised by Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group will be an opportunity for adults and carers of children with eczema and psoriasis to come together, share their experiences and meet with nurse specialists and representatives from the health industry...

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Mental health review fundings released

The findings of an in-depth report into mental health services across the city have been released today as part of Plymouth City Council’s ‘Caring Plymouth’ work.

The report set to be approved by Cabinet next week details the findings of a thorough city-wide review, which looked at all aspects of mental health services including how many people receive services, waiting times and...

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Campaign aims to help smokers ‘be there tomorrow’

A recently launched Public Health campaign asks smokers to give up smoking for the people they care about.

The ‘be there tomorrow’ campaign is aimed at smokers who want to increase their life expectancy for their friends and families, by quitting smoking.

Valentine’s Day and Easter provided people with the chance to send quit smoking e-cards to their loved ones, containing...

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Putting Healthcare Science under the Microscope

Ranging from diagnosis of blood disorders in the lab, to the design and manufacture of bespoke medical devices, Healthcare Scientists play a large and invaluable role in the patient care provided by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

This week the Trust we will be shining the spotlight on our Healthcare Science staff, as part of NHS Healthcare Science Week.

Jill Griffin,...

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Maternity team celebrate UNICEF UK accreditation

Staff at Derriford Hospital's Maternity Unit have been celebrating their achievement of full Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation with UNICEF UK.

The award is given to health facilities after an assessment by UNICEF has shown that recognised standards of best practice are in place to improve the care provides for all mothers and babies.

Taking just over four years to...

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Use NHS 111 for all non-emergency health needs in Devon, including out of hours doctors.

People across Devon can now get help for all their non-emergency health needs by dialling a single number – 111.

NHS 111 has already replaced the previous NHS Direct and from yesterday (Monday 10 March), it replaced GP out-of-hours telephone numbers throughout the remainder of the county (Mid Devon and North Devon has already switched).

GP practices have changed their...

Highest Level Rating for Maternity

Mums-to-be and new mums can feel reassured that the maternity staff at Derriford Hospital are providing safe and a high level of clinical care, following an intensive review by the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA).

Following a rigorous assessment, the maternity service has, for the first time, been awarded the highest level status under the insurance scheme for NHS hospitals.

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Juice Bar Opens on NHS Change Day

A juice bar opened at Derriford Hospital yesterday (Monday).

The launch coincides with NHS Change Day and is a key part of the Trust's commitment to improve staff and patient health and wellbeing, by improving the availability of healthier food and drink choices.

Chief Executive Ann James has pledged, for NHS Change Day, saying: “We will support patients, staff &...

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Pharmacy staff invite people to have their say

Colleagues from The Co-operative Pharmacy in Ham Green, Plymouth, were calling for local voices to be heard loud and clear as they took to the streets with a giant megaphone on Thursday (20 February) to encourage local people to help shape the future of the business.

The team posed with the super-sized device to mark the launch of The Co-operative’s pioneering “Have Your Say” campaign...

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MP concerned about treatment of young people with mental health problems

An increasing number of under-18s are being treated on adult psychiatric wards a study has found.

Alison Seabeck MP is concerned about the lack of suitable facilities that are able to treat young people with mental health problems. They are often being treated on adult wards or being sent hundreds of miles away from their families. In 2013-2014 350 under-18s have been admitted to adult...

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