1. First sponsors announced to honour Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s people at annual celebration event

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    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce details of its annual Our People Awards celebration event, thanks to the generosity of its corporate sponsors.

  2. New research calls for pocket-sized cards to support NHS patients with trauma

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    Nearly a fifth of people who have experienced trauma say they often avoid health services. Healthwatch England have called on the NHS to adopt pocket-sized trauma cards for patients to show during appointments, following a successful pilot.

  3. Digital literacy project shortlisted for national award

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    A Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust team has been shortlisted for its work on digital literacy and inclusion in the prestigious Health Services Journal (HSJ) digital awards 2025.

  4. Learn more about heart health at a free event at Torbay Hospital

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    Want to find out more about heart health? Join Naing KoKo, consultant cardiologist, at a free health talk on Tuesday 29 April 2025, from 5.30pm-6.30pm at TREC, Torbay Hospital (or online).

  5. £7.3million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital

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    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.

  6. What should you expect from the NHS when it comes to accessible information?

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    NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look at what the standard means for you and and how this has changed with the refreshed version.

  7. CQC rating of Derriford Hospital Surgery Department upgraded to ‘Good’

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded Surgery Services at Derriford Hospital to Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

  8. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invites local people to have their say on the refresh of their strategy

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    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people across the Torbay and South Devon to help shape its future by taking part in a short survey.

  9. Help shape the future of continence care

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    A new survey has been launched to better understand the experiences of people with continence issues and to help shape future care.

  10. Why support for patients with chronic pain must be improved

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    Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

  11. Healthwatch response to new hospital waiting list data

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    Today’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.

  12. Government Unveils Plan for 'NHS Online': A New Digital Hospital to Cut Waiting Lists

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    This new service is set to begin operating in 2027 and aims to deliver up to 8.5 million extra NHS appointments in its first three years.