Devon sees demand for mental health support leap by almost a quarter in April
Demand for support for individuals suffering with acute mental health conditions during lockdown has jumped by 23% in Devon in...
Planning approval to be given for new mental health ward
Torbay Council has confirmed it has agreed for the planning application for a newly built mental health ward at Torbay...
Revised hours for Torbay Community coronavirus Helpline
The Torbay Community Coronavirus Helpline hours are to be reduced as calls for help during the crisis begin to reduce....
Use the right NHS service for your needs this bank holiday weekend
Doctors in Devon are reassuring local people that the NHS is still there for them if they are unwell and...
Urgent care offered by surgeons to patients with severe dental pain
Patients unable to get urgent treatment from their dentist during the pandemic are offered care at a network of centres...
New Rainbow Gingerbread Biscuits created to support the NHS go on sale at Tesco
Specially created Rainbow Biscuit baking kits for kids to help raise funds for meal packs for NHS workers and awareness...
New grants launched for Torbay businesses
Torbay Council is pleased to announce a new raft of grants available to small businesses across Torbay. Discretionary grants are...
Research Nurse attracts major funding to boost innovation in patient care
A research nurse working for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded regional funding to support her...
Max and Keira’s Law comes into effect in England
Max and Keira’s Law – the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act, has come into effect today, 20 May 2020. Under...
Research & Development team respond to COVID-19 pandemic by prioritising clinical trials
Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world today to recognise the day that James Lind started what is often...
Hearing damage danger from DIY ear wax removal
Two-thirds of Brits (65%) risk permanent damage to their hearing by attempting to remove earwax themselves, according to new research...
Former NHS executive returns to support ex-employer during pandemic
A former senior executive of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has returned to his former employer to support...
Do you have an idea on how to improve the lives of those in your community?
A virtual workshop is being run by the online platform Crowdfund on how to raise funds using the power of...
Government invests £35m to protect critical freight routes
Vital freight routes into, out of and around the UK will continue to run smoothly, thanks to a multi-million-pound Government...
Financial help for those facing hardship in Teignbridge
A £167,000 local hardship fund is launched today (Monday 18 May) to support Teignbridge residents who cannot afford to pay...
Newton Abbot Hospital pilots new technology
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Associate Medical Director, Morven Leggott has been working with Professor Steve Goodhew from...
It’s ‘Virtually’ the Devon School Games
Despite the Coronavirus restrictions, Devon’s schoolchildren will still be able to take part in the popular School Games this year....
Additional dates added for Torbay Torbay coronavirus mobile testing centre
It has now been confirmed that the COVID-19 mobile testing centre in Torquay will be there every day until at...
Road works in place as Claylands Cross development continues
Road works have got underway this week on the Brixham Road as TDA and Midas reach the next stage of...
Specsavers Audiologists deliver urgent and essential hearing appointments
More than 200 Specsavers audiology businesses across the UK can now provide appointments for urgent and essential hearing services in...
