Health

Thousands of women are being urged to attend NHS breast screening appointments as new figures show that, despite a slight...

Since joining to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register in 2019, 5,500 nursing associates are working in the NHS...

There are more nurses and midwives working in the NHS than ever before according to new figures published today. NHS...

The Government have announced the allocation of a £40 million fund for local authorities to strengthen urgent and emergency care...

Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the HANDi paediatric app if they aren’t sure what to do when...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West is calling on everyone who is eligible to book their flu and...

Torbay Council is once again supporting 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. This annual international campaign has already start,...

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s research and development department has been selected as a hospital for a groundbreaking...

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly...

A new multi-million-pound endoscopy centre has opened at Torbay Hospital to treat more people who are awaiting diagnosis and treatment...

South Devon people are being urged to recognise the signs of a common eye condition that can be dangerous when...

A Teignmouth care home has gained a diamond award for the way they embraced a project that is reducing hospital...

A new £2.8million radiotherapy planning CT suite that will continue to support and develop the delivery of cancer care has...

A brain tumour patient who has undergone two years of gruelling chemotherapy is urging the Government to invest more money...

To coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October 2023), the NHS in Devon has launched a short film to...

Torbay Council’s Director of Public Health is calling for innovative ways for communities to tackle cardiovascular disease as figures show...

Support is available for families and carers of autistic children and adults thanks to a new, free education programme being...

A Devon mum who lost her son to a brain tumour after he heard music when there was none is...

The number of people seeking advice on head lice and nits from the NHS website has increased by more than...

Hospitals in Devon are preparing to take all measures necessary to ensure the sickest patients get the help they need...