Health
Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight
PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead...
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Mum’s hay fever turned out to be a brain tumour
A woman who thought her swollen eye was caused by hay fever was shocked to find out she had a...
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Advice for local people and holidaymakers as latest strikes impact NHS services
The NHS is facing another period of significant disruption this week, with potentially thousands more appointments and procedures postponed due...
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People in Devon to benefit from quicker diagnosis
Thousands more scans and investigations are to be offered to NHS patients in Devon as part of a ground-breaking agreement...
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Local people to receive faster diagnosis thanks to couple’s generous gift
Last weekend (22 and 23 July), Torbay Hospital’s endoscopy unit was able to carry out an additional 60 tests thanks...
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Long waiting lists for children waiting for specialised dental care in Torbay
120 children in Torbay and South Devon are stuck on NHS waiting lists for specialised dental care, including some with severe tooth...
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“I thought maybe I was having twins and there was another baby coming out of me!”
Giovanna Fletcher shares candid stories of new motherhood in brand new podcast episode with Devon-based business The Positive Birth Company.Jungle...
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust announce appointment of Chief Operating Officer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Arun Chandran as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) following a...
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Organ donation and transplant rates continue to recover, but thousands are still waiting
More than 500 patients in the South West wait for an organ donor to save their life...Latest annual figures published...
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Runners join NHS staff for special ‘Parkrun’ event
Torbay residents joined GP practice staff for a special ‘Parkrun’ event on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the...
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Spring Covid-19 boosters end this week
NHS Devon is issuing an urgent reminder to the public that the Spring booster programme for Covid-19 vaccinations will be...
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Devon NHS issues hay fever advice as hot weather increases pollen impact
Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when...
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Join NHS staff for health service anniversary parkrun
Torbay residents and NHS staff are being encouraged to lace up their running shoes to celebrate the 75th anniversary of...
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Call goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge
A sponsored step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call...
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NHS website sees surge in heat exhaustion advice as temperatures sizzle
Visits to the heat exhaustion section of the NHS website have more than tripled last week – averaging one visit...
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National recognition for Occupational Therapy Assistants
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) team on Haytor and Salus ward, on the Devon Partnership NHS Trust Torbay Hospital site,...
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Weekly visits to NHS website’s hay fever advice reach 122,000 as pollen levels rise
The number of hay fever sufferers seeking advice from the NHS website has more than tripled – reaching 122,650 visits...
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Three weeks left to get Spring Covid-19 booster
The NHS is encouraging eligible people to come forward for their spring booster ahead of the seasonal campaign coming to...
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Six new community first responder cars for the South Western Ambulance Service thanks to NHS Charities Together
Thanks to a £128,000 grant from NHS Charities Together, patient care provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust...
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Event aims to shine a light on ‘lifechanging’ diabetes tech
Diabetes UK - south west and south central, will host a webinar which will explore the different types of tech...
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