Mark Deacon has raised an amazing £800.00, which he has kindly donated to The Children’s Happy Hospital Fund (CHHF) at Derriford Hospital.
In April 2015, Mark ran the London Marathon and decided to donate the money raised to CHHF. After receiving donations from staff and students from his place of work, Looe Community Academy, a cheque was presented to Level 12.
Congratulations to Greg Dix, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Director of Nursing, who has been made Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences at Plymouth University.
Professor Dix, who commenced his role as Director of Nursing for the Trust in February 2013, said: “I am delighted to be appointed as an Associate professor and look forward to continuing my work within...
St Luke’s Hospital Team have been commended for their services in the recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) Report for Derriford Hospital ‘End of Life Care’, published 21 July 2015.
Providing specialist palliative care services alongside NHS professionals at Derriford Hospital, St Luke’s Hospital Team is a service of the charity St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth and operates across the entire...
A special thank you to LeighAnne Hedges, from Little Things Angel Clothes and all of the volunteers, known as the 'Angel Army', who have helped to create a tranquil space, within the grounds of Derriford Hospital, known as Little Haven, for people to go to remember babies and children who have passed away.
After months of hard work and dedication, the garden will be officially opened...
Seven very proud interns from Project SEARCH, Derriford, graduated this week following nine months of intensive work based training gaining Diplomas in Progression.
The interns, who all have learning disabilities, have been working in Derriford Hospital, on honorary contracts whilst developing and learning new work skills.
The latest cohort of interns includes Marty Truscott,...
An open day for patients, carers and members of the public is being held next week to showcase the work of a new robot used to treat radical prostatectomies.
On Wednesday 24 June, between 10am-12noon, patients and members of the public will get the opportunity to see for themselves how the robot works and the intricate tasks it can perform. The open day will be held on the level 3...
On Sunday 21st June, staff from Derriford Hospital's Research and Development Team are taking part in the Race for Life, to raise the profile of research and make the public aware that cancer research takes place in Plymouth.
A team of 59 have entered the race, all of whom are extremely passionate about research and have personally and professionally experienced the effects of cancer...
A man who died following a collision involving a refuse lorry within the grounds of Derriford Hospital has been named as 57-year old Lee Jane from Higher Compton, Plymouth.
Police were called at 7.15am on Monday 8th June.
No other vehicles or people are believed to have been involved. Mr Jane was declared deceased at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive has been...
Police were called at 7.15am to reports of a collision involving a refuse lorry within the grounds of Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
It is believed the driver of the truck was involved in a collision with the vehicle. No other vehicles or people are believed to have been involved at this time.
The driver has been declared deceased at the scene and the Health and Safety Executive...
