Plymouth hospital ward administrator Gill Trewalla will be conquering her fear of heights on Saturday 15 June, weather permitting, to raise money for the Children’s Happy Hospital Fund by taking on the challenge of a 490m zip wire ride.
After her grandson Bradley Horne was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 10 weeks old, Gill has seen his bravery and strength over the last 10...
New research on patients' experiences of health services and how these relate to their expectations and satisfaction, published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, reveals that older people have higher expectations of their care and that they believe that their expectations are being met.
The research questions prevailing stereotypes that characterise older patients as...
To help patients stay connected with life outside, Derriford Hospital is now offering free wireless internet services for patients, visitors and guests.
Wireless internet access ('Wi-Fi') has previously been available from WiFi SPARK at a cost for patients, visitors and staff but this is now free to anyone with a compatible mobile device. The wireless...
A Clinical Technologist from Derriford Hospital will be attending a careers event on Tuesday evening to share her positive experiences in the hope to inspire girls to consider jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Leanne Moore, who is a Clinical Technologist within our Radiotherapy Physics department will be one of the 25 exhibitors, alongside the Royal Navy and...
A group of kind-hearted Santas visited the children’s ward just before Christmas, armed with gifts, chocolates and cards.
The Custom Owners Group, a brigade of local bikers across Devon and Cornwall, came together to spread some Christmas cheer to the patients of the children’s wards at Derriford Hospital.
The group of 16 members banded together with numerous local businesses...
