Being able to see clearly is so important in allowing us to carry out everyday activities - yet we often take our sight for granted. Research from Specsavers shows that 40% of people have delayed hav…
Those eligible for the free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster jab in the South West are being urged to book their appointments as soon as possible in a new film campaign launched today, Friday 8 Octobe…
An eye-catching opportunity for people to take their career in a new direction after the disruption of lockdown is on offer in Exeter. The city’s Specsavers store is hosting a recruitment open evenin…
Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the availa…
A new study which will investigate a blood test that helps detect cancers earlier has opened at Torbay Hospital. The nationwide SYMPLIFY study has opened at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trus…
With unprecedent pressure on the NHS, they are asking the local people of Torbay and South Devon to #ChooseWell when they access local services. If you have an urgent but non-life-threatening health …
Smokers in Torbay are being encouraged to join the 2.3 million others who have made an attempt to quit with Stoptober since it launched a decade ago.This Friday marks the start of Stoptober and the na…
The first Covid-19 booster vaccinations have been administered in Devon. Roy Warnes was among the first to have his booster dose at the Home Park vaccination site. Roy has volunteered at Home Park si…
Stoptober is back to launch its 10th mass quit attempt on 1st October, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.3 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched a d…
Experts warn the impact of the pandemic is a ‘ticking timebomb’ on Torbay people’s eye health, as new data is released. Karen Stone, store director at Specsavers Paignton, is highlighting the stark f…
Hospitals across Devon are working together to address the significant challenges they are facing with rising demand for care across routine, urgent and emergency services. Along with the rest of the…
Dr Sarah Wollaston, who was MP for Totnes from 2010 to 2019, has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Wollaston has worked in bot…
People requiring clinically urgent blood tests have been assured they will still be able to have them as surgeries and health care settings are faced with a shortage of equipment used for carrying out…
Smartphone technology is helping South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) to reach patients virtually within seconds. Clinicians in the ambulance control rooms are asking some …