Sunday, November 24, 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Work begins on new £15million Acute Medicine Unit at Torbay Hospital

A socially distanced, groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at Torbay Hospital to mark the official start of construction on a new £15million Acute Medicine...

Local Organisations seeking your views on using services digitally

A partnership of local organisations, including the NHS in Devon, Torbay Council and the voluntary sector, is asking the public to share their experiences...

Torbay and South Devon consultant appointed as the first ever female registrar by the Royal College of Physicians

Dr Cathryn Edwards, consultant physician and gastroenterologist who joined Torbay Hospital in 2002 has today been announced as the first female registrar for the...

Generous donations continue from Torbay Hospital League of Friends despite challenging year

Torbay Hospital League of Friends has continued its fundraising efforts in spite of the challenges posed during the ongoing pandemic. Most recently, the League...

Contract awarded for Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre

Following a competitive process, Classic Builders have been awarded a £4.1m contract to build the Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre (H&WBC). The new centre is...

Libraries Unlimited launch Reading Friends mental health campaign

New parents and carers who may be struggling with isolation and mental health problems during the pandemic are being given extra support by Libraries...

Radiotherapy research trial aims to improve cancer treatment for local patients

A pioneering research trial for cancer patients in Torbay and South Devon could lead to improved cancer treatments for local people. Torbay and South Devon...

Why Blue Monday spells opportunity

This morning, across the social media channels, I recently spotted the words "Blue Monday" trending. I've heard this day mentioned on more than...