health

A Devon-wide project which hopes to save the NHS time and money while ensuring patient safety has been shortlisted for a national award

The scheme simplifies the process under which trained staff such as nurses or pharmacists can give medicines or vaccinations without the need for a GP prescription.

Until now, there have been a whole range of different processes (known as...

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...

Stoke Library is hosting a special event on Friday 28 February where you can get advice on how to keep your heart healthy.

The Hearty Lives event, which runs from 11am-2pm, will also include free exercise taster sessions and blood pressure checks, as well as advice about weight management.

The aim of the day is to highlight factors associated with an increased risk of heart...

Plymouth councillors are calling on Government for a fairer amount of cash to tackle major public health issues in the city.

Despite the significant health challenges Plymouth faces, the city receives just £43 per person, £12 per person less than the Public Health England target figure of £55.

A Motion set to be discussed at today’s Full Council from Councillor Sue McDonald,...

With millions of people in the South West making well-intended pledges just over a week ago, a survey of the nation’s willpower commissioned by one of the UK’s leading motorway operators, Welcome Break, has revealed the region to be the one that most wants to lose weight and give up fatty foods this year, with 58% of people in the South West area of the country committing to living a healthier...

A new poster campaign aimed at helping patients get the help they need this winter has been launched by the British Medical Association. The posters, distributed to all GP practices across the South West encourages patients to self-care , for example when suffering from colds or sore throat, rather than visiting their local GP or A&E.

The campaign comes at a time when excess...

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has challenged the Health Minister on the need to improve specialist services for those affected by rare and devastating muscle wasting conditions in Plymouth and across the South West.

Alison was joined by MPs from across all political parties at a House of Commons debate on rare conditions on Tuesday (17 December). The meeting follows the...

Diabetes UK calls for Government action to end the postcode lottery of diabetes healthcare, which is fuelling a major health crisis.

Ms Seabeck attended Diabetes UK’s parliamentary launch of its State of the Nation 2013 report, which has highlighted huge regional variations in people’s ability to access quality diabetes healthcare. The report also shows that while there have been...

The Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2013 brings good news for our patients and staff, as it shows that Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has one of the best survival rates in the country.

According to latest, independent figures published today by Dr Foster Intelligence as part of the Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2013, we have a mortality ratio which is approximately 12% better than expected, making...