Last month, young people from across Plymouth came together to celebrate the first birthday of the Young Persons’ Patient Council (YPPC), a group that’s giving young voices a real say in shaping hospital care. Since its launch, the Council has grown to 29 members, all passionate about improving the experience of children and young people … Continue reading Young Persons’ Patient Council Marks Its First Year of Making a Difference

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has become the first in the UK to treat patients with a new technology for vascular disease. Vascular disease in the legs, also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD) or peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a condition whereby the blood vessels in the legs become narrow or blocked, restricting blood … Continue reading We treated the first patient in the UK with a new laser catheter for vascular disease

October saw the official opening of Dartmoor Building, with the Urgent Treatment Centre seeing it’s first patients earlier on in September. The building is now fully operational with the Fracture Clinic, Pre-operative assessment and Main Outpatient departments now open to patients. Dr Anne Hicks, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, said: “The new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) … Continue reading Official opening of the Dartmoor Building #ThinkUTC

Following October’s groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on our new Emergency Care Building, several initiatives within the Future Hospitals programme are starting to take shape. One such initiative is our commitment to social value. Sharon Tucker, Social Value Lead, shares insights into what social value means in reality, and some of the exciting … Continue reading Strengthening the Trust’s Social Value

As part of the New Hospital Programme, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is delighted that plans to expand Derriford Hospital’s urgent and emergency care pathways have begun as we marked the beginning of construction of the new Emergency Care Building with an official groundbreaking ceremony on 10 October. The new four-storey facility is designed … Continue reading Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction for new Emergency Care Building

It’s been a whirlwind of events during Autumn, starting with the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre topping out ceremony in September. The ceremony marked the building reaching its highest point, a significant milestone in the delivery of the £22 million project. Staff and representatives involved in the development were joined by colleagues from construction partner BAM, … Continue reading We’ve reached the highest point of the Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre

Improving Lives Plymouth (ILP) joined colleagues from University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) and Livewell Southwest (LSW) on Tuesday 11 November for a dedicated showcase event designed to strengthen referral pathways between clinical teams and the voluntary sector. The session formed an important part of our ongoing work with Complex Lives, which aims to better support people … Continue reading Improving Lives Plymouth showcase their support to patients beyond hospital care