Two talented Torbay women have set their sights on a bright future after graduating as optometrists with top honours. Sylvie Antrobus and Agi Solya recently graduated from Plymouth University’s Sch…
An NHS Rheumatology Team in Torbay and South Devon has been recognised for innovative work with patients who have praised the support they have received. The specialist team, based at Torbay Hospit…
Local people asked questions on topics ranging from parking and population growth to COVID-19 readiness and GP branch surgeries during the first online public meeting held as part of an NHS consultati…
People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E department…
A joint NHS and charity community health project in Torbay is staging mobile ‘pop-up’ clinics supporting a national initiative to eradicate a disease which causes liver damage. People at risk from …
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can go to the mobile testing site at Lymington Road in Torquay, TQ1 4BD, but you will need to book online first. To request a test follow this link: Apply for a c…
Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell this August Bank Holiday weekend. GP practices will be not …
Dramatic rise in demand for mental health support during Covid-19 sees Independent Living West Country increase staff numbers by 51% Demand for support for individuals suffering with acute mental hea…
Are you feeling, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you afraid of tomorrow? Is your mental health currently feeling fragile? If you don’t know where to turn to get mental health support or if yo…
People across South Devon are being warned about the potentially life-threatening dangers of ticks and fleas this summer. Walkers, gardeners and anyone enjoying South Devon’s green spaces are advised…
The NHS in Devon has measures in place to keep local people and visitors safe as the county welcomes thousands of holidaymakers for the summer season. With restrictions on holiday stays and day-tri…
The COVID-19 mobile testing centre will be in Torquay until at least Wednesday 15 July. If you are eligible for a test you can go to the mobile testing site at the coach station on Lymington Road in …
This July University Centre South Devon welcome a new cohort of Assistant Practitioners from newly created specialist role within their organisations. The Clinical Education Team at UCSD have been wo…
New measures to help prevent and contain cases of coronavirus in Torbay and safeguard the health of local people were published yesterday, Tuesday 30th June. Details of measures being put in place t…