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International Women’s Day 2024: Seven women from North Devon share over 250 years of service to the NHS

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 we are sharing the stories of seven nurses from Litchdon Medical Practice in North Devon who between them have been working for the NHS for over 250 years.

We asked them about their career and what their hopes are for the future of the NHS.

Glenys McCarthy: “I joined the NHS in March 1981 to start my nurse training, so have been in...

People asked to choose the right service as Devon’s NHS prepares for busy half-term

People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to do their bit to relieve pressure at busy hospitals by making use of NHS 111 and local urgent treatment centres and minor injury units this half-term.

Emergency Departments (EDs) at all the county’s hospitals are currently seeing very high demand, and many have ambulances outside waiting to handover patients.

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Help your ambulance service this festive period

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.

The Trust is expecting a period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services - a position that is reflected across other health and care organisations locally,...

NHS Devon top in England for care home Covid vaccinations this autumn

Devon is leading the country on the percentage of care home residents already vaccinated against COVID-19 this autumn. Over 76% of care home residents in Devon have received their COVID-19 jab, this is the highest percentage in England.

The winter vaccine roll-out began on the 11 September 2023 and 155,236 COVID-19 vaccinations and 185,492 flu vaccinations have been given in Devon to...

Local people urged to get winter vaccinations to protect the NHS

Thousands of people across Devon can now book their flu and covid-19 vaccines online, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service.

As part of the NHS’s commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, all eligible adults can book their vaccination appointment through www.nhs.uk/live-well...

Help the ambulance service by following 10 steps to a safe and healthy summer

Residents and tourists to Devon this summer are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).

The Trust serves a population of over 5.5 million people and every year, the South West of England is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors - with a large proportion of them coming during the summer months....

NHS team take part in Exercise Military Endeavour

A team from Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) recently took part in Exercise Military Endeavour (formerly SW NHS Military Challenge), which has returned after a three-year break.

Staged at Okehampton Army Camp on the high moors the challenge consisted of 10 activities developed by the Volunteer Reserve Force including ‘care under fire’, an obstacle course and a final race pushing...

Devon NHS issues hay fever advice as hot weather increases pollen impact

Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.

People in Devon are being advised to treat the symptoms of hay fever at home. General advice is available on the NHS website but if further assistance is required on how to manage hay fever, this is available through local...

South West NHS prepares for Easter visitor demand ahead of strikes

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

Tourists and local...

GP practices in Devon rated best

Recent data shows that Devon’s GP practices have seen the biggest improvement in access since the start of the covid-19 pandemic and CQC inspectors rate Devon practices highly.

GP practices in Devon are seeing a dramatic increase in access to local services as part of their post-covid recovery.

Data from NHS Digital shows that in January 2023 there were more than 754,000...

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