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Devonport Ninjas prepare to test themselves for charity

During the first week of September, three brave members of the Devonport Royal Swimming Club will be challenging themselves and swimming the Channel as a relay, raising funds for the Spring Intensive Care Charity at Derriford Hospital.

Two members of our staff; Dr Michelle Chopra, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia and Dr Lindsey Arrick, Anaesthetics Specialist...

Outpatient Management Centre raises funds for Gold Dust

A team from Derriford Hospital are doing all they can to raise funds for the Gold Dust Appeal.

Several members of the Outpatient Management Centre have signed up to take part in the Gold Dust Superheroes Abseil on Sunday 25th September, down Plymouth's iconic Holiday Inn.

To raise as much as possible, the team have organised several fundraising events. These include a...

Free Comic Book Day celebrated on children’s wards

As part of Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), an international event taking place on the first Saturday of May every year, children staying on level 12 were left surprised after receiving a visit from Superman, Poison Ivy and Batman, as well as being given free comics, to celebrate the day.

A comic book fan himself, Rathan Yarlagadda, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Derriford Hospital,...

Life-saving helipad marks first anniversary

This week marks the first anniversary of the opening of our helipad, which was officially launched on Friday 5 June 2015, with its first ever landing of a Search and Rescue helicopter.

Previously Derriford Hospital did not have a recognised helipad and instead had a small grassed-over area adjacent to the Emergency Department, which had been used for some years as a set-down area for...

Louis donates cuddle cot to NICU

Staff have said a special thank you to 4Louis for donating a cuddle cot to Derriford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The cuddle cot, also known as a cold cot, enables families who sadly lose their babies at or just after birth, more precious time with them.

Jo Kirby, Family Support Sister/Neonatal Outreach Lead, said: “We are so thankful to 4Louis for donating this...

Plymouth occupational therapist wins bronze at Invictus Games

An occupational therapist from Plymouth has claimed the UK's first bronze medal in the powerlifting event at the Invictus Games in Orlando.

Sarah Claricoates, a former Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, now works in the Occupational Therapy Department at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Competing in archery, swimming and powerlifting events, Sarah only tried the sport, which won her the...

Derriford leads the way with brand new theatre training room

Last month saw the grand opening of the new theatre training room in Main Theatres at Derriford Hospital.

After a £50,000 education grant from Karl Storz UK, state of the art audio-visual equipment has been installed in the new room, allowing healthcare professionals to receive a more hands-on interactive experience than ever before.

Mark Coleman, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon...

SW healthcare teams honoured at The BMJ Awards 2016

Three healthcare teams from the South West scooped prizes at The BMJ Awards 2016 in London on Wednesday night (4 May).

The BMJ Awards are the UK’s premier medical awards programme, recognising and celebrating the inspirational work done by doctors and their teams.

This year’s awards attracted more than 300 entries across 15 categories, including anaesthesia, cancer care,...

The third Bladder and Bowel Event

The third Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Wednesday 11 May 2016.

BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from Derriford's colorectal and uro-gynae teams.

Taking place 11am until 2pm at the Future Inn, Derriford, the event will include talks on pelvic floor and breathing exercises, relaxation...

Physiotherapist competes for England

A physiotherapist at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has been chosen to run for England for a second time in the International Attnanger Road Mile.

Mike Wilsmore is set to travel to Austria and compete in the race, taking place this Saturday 30th April. He will be joined by one other, chosen by England Athletics, to compete in the race alongside him.

Mike said: “Since my last...

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