We have been rated the most improved Trust in England in relation to the 4-hour target despite increased demand for the Emergency Department. https://youtu.be/ycEWx9XFtd0 In data shared by NHS England, UHP is leading the trusts who have made the most improvement regarding the 4-hour waiting time target for patients attending our Urgent and Emergency Care … Continue reading We are rated most improved for patients attending as emergencies
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A joint Devon Electronic Patient Record takes an Epic step forward
We are a step closer to an ambitious programme to transform care for patients and staff across Devon’s acute hospitals and community sites.
Dr Ian Higginson appointed as President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Dr Ian Higginson, Consultant in Emergency Medicine has been appointed as the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s next President.
UHP is working to support local employment opportunities for Plymouth’s Armed Forces community
A UHP staff member is chairing a new group for for military service leavers, working-age veterans, and military families.
Blood testing service moves to Windsor House
UHP’s Community Phlebotomy Hub, previously offered at Future Inns, has now moved to Windsor House on Tavistock Road, Derriford.
Urology unit celebrates one year of providing great care to patients
Since opening its doors to patients last year, the Chestnut Urological Investigation Unit has reduced waiting times and improved the experience for patients.
New Emergency Care Building gets green light
We're delighted to be in the first wave of Trusts receiving funding under the New Hospital Programme, confirmed by the Secretary of State.
Major Trauma Ward Opens
Chairman James Brent and Interim Chief Executive Mark Hackett officially opened Moorgate as the new major trauma ward on Level 4, Derriford Hospital.
Top stories of 2024: Day 12 – New Dartmoor building is progressing at rapid pace
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are making great progress on the construction of the Dartmoor Building which will be the new home for a number of services the hospital provides including a new Urgent Treatment Centre and the relocation of the Fracture Clinic. Dartmoor building will be located on the Northwest quadrant of the hospital, … Continue reading Top stories of 2024: Day 12 – New Dartmoor building is progressing at rapid pace
Top stories of 2024: Day 11 – UHP volunteer has been honoured in the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards
In September NHS staff across the South West celebrated the remarkable achievements of staff and volunteers who have won regional categories in this year's NHS Parliamentary Awards, after being nominated by their local MPs. UHP volunteer Lyndsey Withers was nominated by Luke Pollard MP and was awarded The Volunteer Award. Lyndsey was nominated for her … Continue reading Top stories of 2024: Day 11 – UHP volunteer has been honoured in the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Awards