Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

07/12/2025

An estimated 51,000 staff experience each year. It's crucial that we recognise domestic abuse as a major health threat, not just to patients, but our staff as well. Domestic abuse is a health issue. https://buff.ly/KhHHMqb

06/12/2025

🎄 Help us spread festive cheer!

This Christmas, our Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity is making a real difference for patients and staff – from funding wellbeing initiatives to bringing comfort to those spending the holidays in hospital.

Your support helps us go the extra mile. Every donation counts.

👉 Find out how you can help: https://charity.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/christmas-appeal/

Thank you for giving the Gift of Care this festive season. 💙

06/12/2025

One in four trans people tell no one about the they are suffering. No one should face domestic abuse alone. There are local and national organisations ready to offer you support National + Helpline 0800 999 5428

05/12/2025

✨ Little ones remembrance weekend - 06 - 07 December ✨

We will once again be holding our annual crafting session and remembrance service for families who have lost a baby or young child to reflect and remember 💙

🎨 Crafting session
🗓️Saturday 06 December
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Bayview restaurant, Torbay Hospital

🕯️ Remembrance service
🗓️ Sunday 07 December
🕒 3pm
📍All Saints Church, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3NY

Visit our website to find out more information 👉 https://buff.ly/lB8BbK8

05/12/2025

🎉 This year marks a very special milestone for our Women’s Health Unit – 40 years of providing compassionate care and support to families across our community. We are sharing some memories and reflections from the past 40 years.

💙 Millennial baby, Jess Baker and her mum Kate Baker both proudly work at Torbay Hospital. Jess is an administration assistant in Speech and Language, a role she has embraced for the past three years. Kate works as a secretarial assistant in Haematology and has been part of the team for five years.

🗨️ Kate’s connection to the hospital began long before she joined the Trust — with Jess’s birth. Reflecting on that time, she speaks warmly of the support she received: “Thank you for the care I received. It was scary being a first-time mum, but everyone made me feel so supported, and the advice I was given was truly invaluable. I feel so privileged to work here all these years later.”

🗨️ Now, decades later, Jess is helping shape patient experiences from the very first step.
“I feel really proud to work here,” she says. “In my role, I’m the first person to begin the patient’s journey, and I love knowing I’ve made a difference to someone’s life.”

05/12/2025

Domestic abuse against people with disabilities often goes unreported due to fear, dependence, and isolation. Some people are abused by their carer. Support is available whatever your situation.

05/12/2025

Our Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Totnes Community Hospital will reopen tomorrow, Saturday 06 December at 8am and close at 5pm, as normal.

To book an appointment please call 01803 862622 and select option 1. The unit supports walk-in visitors but appointments will be prioritised. Thank you for your support.

If your injury is not serious but does need attention, it's usually better for you to visit a local Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).

05/12/2025

3 December 2025 Developing a case for change for cardiovascular disease, cardiology and cardiac surgery services ...

04/12/2025

💊 Think Pharmacy first

Need advice or treatment for minor health concerns? Your local pharmacist has you covered!

From minor illnesses to expert health tips, they’re here to help, no appointment needed. Just walk in for fast, confidential advice or treatment.

📍 Pop into your local pharmacy today https://buff.ly/qlLj5Nd

04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

👩‍⚕️ We’re looking for the class of 2026 to join our award-winning nursing degree partnership with The Open University!

Train to be an adults or children's nurse in our acute and community services while studying for your degree at home. It's perfect if you've ever wanted to be a nurse but either the time wasn't right, or you didn't want to move away to university.

Find out more about entry requirements, funding and how to apply at one of our open days:
• 10 December, 6-8pm, online via MS Teams
• 09 January, 6-8pm, Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital
• 10 January, 10am-12noon, Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital
• 27 January, 6-8pm, online via MS Teams

Applications close on 10 February. Email tsdft.pre-registrationnursing@nhs.net call 01803 656677 or search for Open University on our website for more details.

Still not sure? Listen to our fab student, Millie, who's balancing childcare with her studies with us. Make 2026 the year your dream to become a nurse comes true! 🎉

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03/12/2025

🎁 This Christmas, join us in giving the gift of care.

Every day, our amazing teams go above and beyond to care for our community. In this personal message, Chief Executive, Joe Teape shares how we can all show our appreciation this festive season.

Every act of kindness helps our teams provide the best care for our communities. Watch Joe's message and join us in showing support for those who care for us every day. Post a comment below and we'll share it with our people who will be working on Christmas Day.

🎄Please share this post to help us spread the message and show your support for the people who make a difference every single day.