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We provide services for patients at Derriford Hospital, the Royal Eye Infirmary and the Child Development Centre.

The Minor Injury Unit at South Hams Hospital is re-open following refurbishment works.
05/05/2026

The Minor Injury Unit at South Hams Hospital is re-open following refurbishment works.

05/05/2026

Here’s a 30 second timelapse showing April’s progress on our new Emergency Care Building.

The project is now over 20% complete, with the concrete frame currently pouring elements of the fourth tier (Level 9). Completion of the main frame is targeted for late summer.

When finished in 2028/29, this four storey building will provide people across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall with an Emergency Department that has nearly twice the capacity of the current one, replacing a facility that has supported the South West for many years.

Having a ball to raise funds for the Intensive Care UnitLocal business owners the Isaias’s hosted a charity night in Mar...
29/04/2026

Having a ball to raise funds for the Intensive Care Unit
Local business owners the Isaias’s hosted a charity night in March to raise funds for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The night was a huge success raising an incredible £19,735.26 for the Spring Intensive Care charity.

Grateful for the care and support recently given to family members in the unit, the Isaias wated to give something back and organised a ball and evening of entertainment. The family said:
“We are thrilled to announce we raised £19,735.26 for Spring Intensive Care Plymouth from our charity night on Saturday. Huge thank you to everyone that attended and donated, we are overwhelmed by your generosity. We are especially grateful again to the Intensive Care unit staff in Plymouth for their incredible work they do on a daily basis” (Facebook post)

The ICU team were thrilled by the donation and Rachael Porter, the ICU matron said
“The ICU team treat patients and their families with compassion and care on a daily basis and donations like this really reflect on their hard work. We are truly grateful for the impressive amount of money raised by the Isaias family. This generous contribution will make a real difference and will go towards a variety of things for patients, relatives and staff”

The Spring Intensive Care is a charity created to raise funds for the ICU. The Charity has used its funds to purchase lifesaving equipment, fund nurse education and support the families of critically ill patients.

28/04/2026

Have you ever wondered who the Future Hospital Programme team are? And what they've got to do with the new Emergency Care Building (ECB)?

In our third of our series looking at the new Emergency Care Building (ECB), we talk to Bryonie Deeming who works at University Hospitals Plymouth as the Future Hospital Programme Planning Manager.

Watch the video below and read the full interview on our website (link in comments).

Kingsbridge Minor Injury Unit (MIU) is currently closed to allow for refurbishment works to take place. The rest of the ...
28/04/2026

Kingsbridge Minor Injury Unit (MIU) is currently closed to allow for refurbishment works to take place. The rest of the hospital at South Hams will be operating as normal.

Whilst the MIU is closed patients can attend alternative urgent treatment centres or minor injury units at the Cumberland Centre or Dartmoor Building https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/miu

The MIU at Kingsbridge is planned to re-open 4 May.

Have a question about Heart Failure? Some of our specialist heart failure team are on hand today in the main entrance of...
27/04/2026

Have a question about Heart Failure? Some of our specialist heart failure team are on hand today in the main entrance of Derriford Hospital to answer your questions, as it is week.

Crystal, a specialist nurse, Lorraine a research nurse and Shalaby from our pharmacy team have lots of expertise and information to share.

They will be returning to the same place on Thursday 30 April too.

24/04/2026

Our series celebrates the people, partnerships and stories behind University Hospitals Plymouth's new Community Diagnostic Centre and Emergency Care Building. We've been talking to people who work in the wide variety of roles involved, not only in the design and construction, but also those who will be working in the new buildings once open.

In today's look behind the building, we hear from James Griffin. James is the Project Manager for Ward Williams Associates, who have been working alongside the Trust in the development of the new Community Diagnostic Centre.

Ward Williams Associates

Sinus issues? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common condi...
24/04/2026

Sinus issues? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Want to quit smoking? Get your free NHS personal quit plan on the NHS Quit Smoking app.
23/04/2026

Want to quit smoking?
Get your free NHS personal quit plan on the NHS Quit Smoking app.

Physical activity can have a positive effect on your mental health. Here are some tips to help you get active for your m...
22/04/2026

Physical activity can have a positive effect on your mental health. Here are some tips to help you get active for your mental wellbeing.

Kingsbridge Minor Injury Unit (MIU) will be closed from 20 April, for two weeks to allow for refurbishment works to tak...
21/04/2026

Kingsbridge Minor Injury Unit (MIU) will be closed from 20 April, for two weeks to allow for refurbishment works to take place. The rest of the hospital at South Hams will be operating as normal.

Whilst the MIU is closed patients can attend alternative urgent treatment centres or minor injury units at the Cumberland Centre or Dartmoor Building https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/miu

The MIU at Kingsbridge is planned to re-open 4 May.

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