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New Initiative Speeds Up Eye Care and Minimises Travel for Devon Patients

A new service launching across Devon is set to transform how local opticians access specialist advice, helping to improve patient care, reduce unnecessary hospital referrals and support communities across the county.

Devon Eyes has introduced its Advice & Guidance service, designed...

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Plymouth hospitals' awards night celebrates staff excellence

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust held a spectacular Celebrations Ball and Awards Ceremony at Plymouth Pavilions on Friday 7 June 2013.

The event highlighted the achievements and commitments of staff and announced nominations and winners in a number of award categories.

The Trust said: "Our shortlisted stars, nominated by their colleagues and patients for their outstanding...

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Make a date to donate in National Blood Week

This year's National Blood Week runs from 10-16 June 2013. This annual campaign aims to recruit much-needed new donors and highlight the life-changing treatments and surgeries that donated blood helps to make possible.

National Blood Week was launched in 2011 when a hugely successful week saw more than 10,000 people across England and North Wales 'make a date to donate'. Singers Sophie...

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Best food forward for Age UK's Falls Awareness Week

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...

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Libraries and GPs join forces to offer books on prescription

A national scheme offering ‘books on prescription' to people with mental health problems is to be rolled out across Devon.

Devon County Council has teamed up with leading independent charity The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians to help launch the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, which aims to use reading as a tool to help those who suffer from conditions...

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Plymstock Library promotes healthy minds

Plymstock Library is hosting a dementia awareness event on Friday 28 June.

The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be a chance to learn about dementia and mental wellbeing and find out how to keep both mind and body active.

Local organisations including the Alzheimer’s Society, Plymouth Mind and the Council’s Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery will be on hand to give...

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New campaign highlights the true dangers of secondhand smoke

Over 800 children visit their doctor every day due to the serious effects of secondhand smoke exposure, according to research published by the Royal College of Physicians*. The figures have been highlighted today as the government launches a campaign to increase awareness of the hidden dangers of smoking in homes and cars.

More than 80% of secondhand smoke is invisible and odourless,...

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And the nominees for this year's Staff Celebration Awards are...

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.

“So many people took the time to...

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Plymouth nursing graduate's innovative design to be piloted in South West hospital

An innovative and award-winning idea by a Plymouth University adult nursing graduate is being developed in one of the South West’s biggest hospitals.

Sarah Richards won the University’s 2012 Nursing Challenge with her fluid balance design which monitors intake and loss in critically ill patients, providing a more visual way of identifying if nurse intervention is needed. Her idea is...

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National role for local NHS Trust's consultant physician

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...

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Hospital offers free tasting of samples from its new menu

To mark the introduction of a new menu, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust will be offering free menu samples to visitors, staff and the public in the main entrance to Derriford Hospital on level 6 on Monday 3 June 2013.

The existing patient menu has evolved over the last three years, with small changes made as a result of feedback from patients, matrons and housekeeping staff as well as...

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