Health & Beauty

The cold crisp days of winter are a magical time to go walking, with transformed scenery and spectacular early sunsets – it’s a great way to escape the demands of the festive season for a few hours too.

Plymouth Walking for Health group, Active for All, is inviting people to join them for their Winter Walk for Wellbeing on Wednesday 3rd January 2018.

The walk is part of the...

Though the bombardment of Christmas decorations in storefronts and in advertising has become too brazen in recent years, starting in October or even earlier, that doesn’t mean you should avoid all thought of Christmas entirely. In fact, having your Christmas shopping done before December even begins is a great way to avoid stress, save money, and pick out the perfect gift for everyone on your...

A new group, with the aim of supporting patients and their families who have bowel cancer, visited the Trust to help raise awareness of the disease.

Last week the Plymouth & District Bowel Cancer Support Group, formed by Keith Anderson and Wendy Wilson, had an information stand at the hospital main entrance and, along with Trust staff, showcased how they offer support to patients...

Expectant ladies, who attend Derriford Hospital, are now going to be able to get their flu vaccination and the whooping cough vaccination at the same time.

If you are pregnant and up at the hospital for any reason, just come along, with your notes, to the Antenatal Clinic on level 6, Maternity, check in with the antenatal reception and you will be seen and given the vaccinations. They...