Hello, my name is Birgit. I am one of the pharmacists at UHP and have been working together with the Oncology and Haematology team since 2005. I like to learn and I am always keen to understand how new drug therapies are incorporated into treatment pathways. I have a Masters in Oncology and I am … Continue reading Looking back on Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Who are the IMG doctors? IMG or International Medical Graduates are, as the name suggests, medical professionals who graduated from outside the UK. The majority of these are not UK nationals but they live and work in the UK with a skilled migration visa until they qualify for a British passport, which most ultimately do … Continue reading Sabria Islam talks about what it’s like to be an International Medical Doctor this National Doctors’ Day

Name: This is Poppy! She is a Therapy Dog and works in Derriford visiting ICU patients - both in ICU and following up with them on the wards.Age: She is three and a half years old.What is their favourite thing to do? Her favourite thing to do is sleep in front of the fire!What do … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 24

Name: FletchAge: 2 and a halfWhat is their favourite thing to do? Show off the tricks he has learnedWhat do they want for Christmas? More banana chips! Name: BoAge: 2 and a halfWhat is their favourite thing to do? SnoozeWhat do they want for Christmas? More comfy beds

Cats: Names: Black/White kitten is Bean, Black and ginger kitten is Bailey.Ages: 9 Weeks due to be picked up in 2nd December.What is their favourite thing to do? Bean Is a bit shy and likes to play with toys. Bailey is a bit more adventurous and likes to wander and explore.What do they want for … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 22

Dogs Names: Darcey (Beagle) and Douglas (Labrador)Ages: Darcey is 7 & Douglas is 8What is their favourite thing to do? Darcey loves food and Douglas loves swimmingWhat do they want for Christmas? Darcey would want of treats and Douglas would want a million tennis balls!  CatsNames: This is Loki and Trixie my daughters kitties so … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 21

Name: This is MillieAge: She was 8 years old when we had to have her put to sleep. She had a tumour behind her eye which spread to her nasal cavity.What was her favourite thing to do? She used to love being with us as she felt secure with us, as before we rescued her … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 20

Cat Name: Maia McGregor.Age:7 years oldWhat is their favourite thing to do? chasing lasersWhat do they want for Christmas? She would a new box to lay in for Christmas. 😊  Dogs Name: Spud (white pug) Pumbaa (black pug)Ages: Spud is 3.5 years old and Pumbaa is 1.5 years oldWhat is their favourite thing to do? … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 19

Dog Name: This is Mable Bell she is a French Bulldog Age: Mable will be 4 years old on 13th December 2022 What is their favourite thing to do? Mable’s favourite thing to do is go to the beach and play in the sand with her family and also giving the best cuddles on her … Continue reading Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 18

Day 17 Name: RooAge: 4 monthsWhat is their favourite thing to do? Dig holes and chew everything! But most of all make mummy smileWhat do they want for Christmas? Anything she shouldn’t have!! But will get spoilt!!