Tag: Derriford Hospital
over 3 years ago
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Derriford Emergency Department 'not fit for purpose'

Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer has criticised the CQC's report, saying it is 'not helpful' during a 'once in a g...

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Derriford says it is 'safe' and praises resilient staff

Dr Mark Hamilton has praised staff at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust for working "so hard" during a "really ...

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Derriford's emergency department has to make urgent improvements

The CQC report raised concerns about safety, crowding and delays to patients being seen in the department, including ...

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Stay away from 'extremely busy' Derriford unless it's absolutely vital

Staff say they are doing their very best under challenging circumstances

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Man catches Covid and ends up in coma with collapsed lung

Stuart Hussey, who is being cared for at Derriford Hospital, said he used to be "fairly well built" and after catchin...

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Woman with rare disorder fears she is being 'abandoned'

Patients of the General and Autonomic Dysfunction Clinic at Derriford Hospital fear it could close and leave them wit...

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Derriford offering over 30s vaccine in new study

The research team at University Hospitals Plymouth are asking for volunteers to take part in a new Covid-19 vaccine s...

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Woman rushed to hospital after being found unconscious

Police and the Devon Air Ambulance helicopter all rushed to the scene after reports came in from the ambulance servic...

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Fit and healthy mum struck down by stroke aged 45

Now Sally Antrobus's teenage daughters Molly and Lucy are cycling a mile for every year of her age - and they have ra...

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over 3 years ago
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Derriford had just one Covid patient in latest statistics

The latest statistics, released by NHS England, show Derriford Hospital had one patient admitted with coronavirus as ...

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over 3 years ago
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People aged 45 and over can now book their Covid jab

People aged between 45 and 49, as well as people older the 49, are being invited to book their Covid-19 vaccination a...

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Dad sadly dies after heart operation at Derriford Hospital

Plymouth Coroners' Court heard that the family of Mr Philip Elliott were concerned when he was discharged 'so soon' a...

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Derriford taking 'immediate action' after unannounced visit

The department was visited by Care Quality Commission [CQC] officers at the beginning of March and has now been order...

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Derriford Hospital's fresh emergency department plea

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has made changes to its visiting policy for certain areas, but this does not ...

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'Bored and lonely' mums in labour given option of going home

Expectant mums can now have the pessary given at the start of their induction of labour, go home, and then return bac...

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Derriford Hospital is now allowing patients to have one visitor

Derriford Hospital has changed its visiting policy and is now allowing patients to nominate one person to be their vi...

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Drug addict spat and kicked at police after saying he had Covid

Drunken Craig Jewell, aged 41, told police: 'I hope you lot get it, your kids get it and you all die.'

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Man tragically found dead by flatmate day before his birthday

Jason Walker died just hours before his 45th birthday at his city centre flat

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Alternative A&E for people suffering with their mental health

Tragic incidents which saw people struggle to find immediate help before taking their own lives has resulted in big c...

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Woman died after three and a half hour wait for ambulance

An assistant coroner has now sent a report to prevent future deaths to the residential home which cared for 87-year-o...

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Woman, 25, given months to live is campaigning for change

Ria Melvin underwent a six-hour awake craniotomy at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and is now working with Brain Tumo...

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over 3 years ago
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Messages for 20 Plymouth people who have died recently

The messages have been placed between March 20 and March 26

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over 3 years ago
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Justice catches up with pervert 57 years after he first abused child

Stuart Ferguson, aged 70, indecently assaulted two girls half a century apart

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over 3 years ago
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Derriford staff overpaid and now they have to pay it back

'Some people are being asked to pay back hundreds and some even more than that'

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over 3 years ago
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Bus driver released on bail after Royal Parade incident

Police confirmed a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and released on bail

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over 3 years ago
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Beautiful little boy has been in hospital since Christmas

Hunter's family are appealing for help to fund the specialist equipment he will need at home

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over 3 years ago
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Kind and selfless young Plymouth nurse takes her own life

Heartbreaking inquest into the death of Derriford Hospital nurse Katie Reynolds found she was struggling with anxiety...

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over 3 years ago
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Plymouth lives lost to Covid-19 a year after city's first deaths

If you would like to pay tribute to a loved one who has sadly lost their life after contracting Covid-19, get in touc...

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over 3 years ago
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Last baby born at Freedom Fields before everything changed

Freedom Fields Hospital was closed in 1998, but the last baby to be born there was in 1994

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over 3 years ago
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'Extremely healthy' Princess Yachts worker sadly dies

Jonathan Judge was described as 'extremely healthy' yet sadly passed away after being diagnosed with kidney cancer

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over 3 years ago
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Drinker found guilty of pushing over and killing granddad

Mark Stacey, aged 36, faces jail as he is convicted of the manslaughter of a stranger outside pub in the city centre

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Second man arrested after Plymouth 'axe attack'

Investigators say a man was arrested on Monday after he walked into a police station

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Woman's bedroom is filled with more than 500 Easter eggs

Zoe Richards saw the challenges nurses faced on the news and wanted to give back - but now she's running out of room

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Young child admitted to Derriford Hospital with coronavirus

The patient, who is between the age of 0 and five, was admitted to the hospital on February 8

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Covid vaccine 'is safe' for women who want to start a family

Research shows 21 per cent of women are hesitant to get the jab, compared to 14.7 per cent of men

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Young woman suffers brain injury in street 'attack'

Anyone who has any information concerning the Plymouth incident should call the police

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over 3 years ago
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Man arrested after 'axe' attack leaves victim in hospital

Police say alleged victim and arrested man were 'known to each other' as inquiries continue

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over 3 years ago
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Police statement following alleged 'axe attack' in Efford

A man was taken to hospital with suspected head injuries

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Plymouth mum in court charged with attacking her young son

Woman denies attacking toddler and is set to face a judge and jury

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