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

Resident doctors are undertaking industrial action from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Help us to he...
25/07/2025

Resident doctors are undertaking industrial action from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
Help us to help you by:
Using NHS 111
Using your local pharmacy
Visiting MIU or UTC
In an emergency call 999

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please do not call us to check.

Check our website for further updates on this at Latest News | University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)

24/07/2025

Remember to practice sun safety as the warm weather approaches, wear sunscreen and cover up your skin in direct sunlight where possible to protect your skin from harm.

Skin cancer, when caught early, is very treatable. If you have a mole or a mark that you suspect could be skin cancer, speak to your GP about it.

MP Luke Pollard talks about his experience with skin cancer, and his treatment at UHP.
"The earlier you get seen, the earlier you can have certainty about what that lump or bump is, and the certainty about what will happen if it is cancer".

24/07/2025

Welcome to University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Theatres. For many people the first time they have a baby will be the first time they have been inside an operating theatre. Our team is here to show you around and help explain what to expect.

Resident doctors are undertaking industrial action from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July. It is likely ...
24/07/2025

Resident doctors are undertaking industrial action from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
It is likely to impact our services.

Help us to help you by:
Using NHS 111
Using your local pharmacy
Visiting MIU or UTC
In an emergency call 999

Would you like to share a message with a member of staff, or a team about the difference they have made to you?Or would ...
19/07/2025

Would you like to share a message with a member of staff, or a team about the difference they have made to you?

Or would you like to send them a card to say thank you for the care you received?

Find out how to say thank you here https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/saying-thank-you/

18/07/2025

A reminder of the change to vehicular access at Derriford Hospital. Please visit our Getting Here page on the Trust website for information about planning your journey.

Do you know a young person who’s passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We’re welcoming new members to the ...
17/07/2025

Do you know a young person who’s passionate about making a difference in healthcare? We’re welcoming new members to the Young Persons’ Patient Council (YPPC) at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust!

Whether it’s sharing your ideas, giving feedback on hospital environments, or working on exciting projects like youth recruitment, Pride, and inpatient experience — this is a brilliant opportunity to make your voice heard.

You'll:
- Learn new skills
- Build confidence
- Make new friends
- Strengthen your CV
- Be part of real, exciting change

Travel costs covered and parents/carers are welcome too! You don’t need to commit loads of time, just what you can. We usually meet every 6 weeks for a couple of hours and every voice matters.

If you're under 25 and want to shape better, safer, and more welcoming hospital care for young people, now’s your chance. Find out more and sign up on our website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/yp-patient-council

One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it's a natural mood booster.Our b...
17/07/2025

One of the best things we can do for our mental health and wellbeing is to be active – it's a natural mood booster.

Our bodies release feel-good hormones when we're active that can also reduce anxiety and stress, and help us sleep better.

There are lots of free and affordable ways to get moving for all ages and levels of physical ability, including our Couch to 5K and Active 10 apps, so we can all benefit.

Find out more about the mental health benefits of physical activity and ways to get moving at https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/be-active-for-your-mental-health/

We want to remind people about the closure of the single lane previously open to public vehicles outside the front of De...
16/07/2025

We want to remind people about the closure of the single lane previously open to public vehicles outside the front of Derriford Hospital. Public vehicles are no longer permitted to drive past our main entrance.

It is now advised to use Car Park F (Disabled Car Park) which has had multiple drop off/pick up bays installed with a maximum stay of 30 minutes. Please do not use these as an alternative to disabled parking if you are unable to find a space elsewhere. Licensed taxis are also advised to use these bays.

To access Car Park F, please enter the hospital site either from the mini roundabout, travelling south from Derriford Road down Hospital Road and turning right before the bus lane, or enter via Morlaix Drive, turning left towards the multi-story car park.

However, as before, patients can still be dropped off outside the Emergency Department in an emergency. This has not changed. Please continue to enter the site from the road entrance near the helipad for this purpose.

“To be able to make a positive difference to patient care through the teams that I lead is one of the most important asp...
16/07/2025

“To be able to make a positive difference to patient care through the teams that I lead is one of the most important aspects of my role. It’s important for me to be accessible to patients and families for feedback so we can learn what we have and haven’t done well in order to make improvements”. - Sue Timmins, Matron for Trauma Orthopaedics & Rheumatology

Have you heard of our campaign?

We actively encourage patients, carers, and families to engage with your matron as a point of contact for when you want to talk about things that have gone well and about any issues you may have spotted during your stay that could be improved.

Find out more about this on our website here: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/meet-the-matrons

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