Torbay’s Health and Wellbeing Board would like to encourage those who live in the Bay to take part in their consultation about what is important to them when it comes to their health and wellbeing. E…
"At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust we often say that caring is in our DNA but one family in particular illustrates this beautifully." From Margaret Sadd (born in 1886) to her great grand…
Children and young people admitted to Torbay Hospital are set to benefit from new equipment and aids to support emotional wellbeing. Dr James Dearden, Paediatric Consultant and Torbay Paediatric Ment…
Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) or antiviral treatments are available for people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection. There is a seven-day service available at Torbay and South…
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Chairman Sir Richard Ibbotson joined by local GP Dr Tony Anderson, Nick Hindmarsh from Dartmouth Caring and local nurse Tom McEwan celebrated the ‘topping…
Maternity services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have been rated highly by local families in the 2021 National Maternity Survey. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) led survey asked pe…
The Naturally Healthy Campaign Encourages Everyone to Enjoy Nature This May. It isn’t a myth – spending time in nature is proven to help improve people’s health and wellbeing. To celebrate these ama…
New surgical services at the NHS Nightingale Exeter (Nightingale) are already benefitting people in Torbay and South Devon, who have previously had surgery delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rober…
Opticians are advising South Devon youngsters about how to look after their eyes after research shows the damage that’s been done during lockdown. According to the Journal of School Health, researche…
An Exeter optometrist whose diagnosis saved a woman’s sight is raising awareness about the importance of eye tests. Emily Beard, who works at the Specsavers Exeter store, assessed a 33-year-old woman…
An NHS supported consultation has been launched to find out the effect not being able to use video consultations is having on patients in Devon. In recent years, health, care, wellbeing and community…
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West is reminding parents and carers of the symptoms of both scarlet fever and chickenpox following a rise in cases across the country. Levels for both infecti…
Free COVID-19 testing has now ended for the general population in line with the government’s Living with COVID plan. As previously announced, Torbay Council will continue to provide free COVID-19 LFD…
South Devon hay fever sufferers are being warned to watch out for rising pollen counts this week as the warmer weather returns. Those with allergies in Torbay, Teignbridge and the South Hams may find…