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New MRI suite transforms local diagnostic services at North Devon District Hospital
4 Feb 2026
Diagnostic services for communities across Devon have been significantly enhanced following major investment in a new MRI suite at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH).
The Atlantic MRI Suite will reduce the need for costly and inconvenient travel to Exeter, Taunton, or Bri…
Cancer blood test detection research rolls out to 60 practices in Devon
4 Feb 2026
A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon, and has also launched in Liverpool.
Led by the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the High or …
Transforming outpatient care to reduce waiting times
3 Feb 2026
Many patients are waiting too long for outpatient appointments. We’re working to fix that. We’ve made a number of transformational changes so that we can see more patients each day.
Since October, 20% less patients are waiting 52 weeks or more and 45% less patients are waiti…
NHS collaboration scoops major award for safer stroke care
3 Feb 2026
A cutting-edge collaboration, including experts from the Royal Devon and the University of Exeter, has been recognised for its contribution to stroke treatment and care.
The Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke Collaboration (TASC) were awarded the HSJ Patient Safety Award in November fo…
Be Inspired at the Royal Devon Apprenticeship Careers Fair
28 Jan 2026
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people of all ages to discover exciting career opportunities at its Apprenticeship Careers Fair, taking place in Exeter on Tuesday 10 February, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Held as part of National Apprenticeship We…
Royal Devon brings health support into probation appointments in Ilfracombe
26 Jan 2026
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working in partnership with the South West Probation Service and One Northern Devon, is delivering a health and justice pilot in Ilfracombe that aims to address health inequalities experienced by people on probation.
The ini…
NHS to detect and prevent thousands more bowel cancers with more sensitive screening
26 Jan 2026
Thousands of cases of bowel cancer will be diagnosed earlier or even prevented in England, as part of major NHS plans to increase the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening to save more lives.
NHS England today announced it is to lower the threshold for a home-screening kit to tri…
SWAOC and CEE open days showing other NHS trusts what’s possible
26 Jan 2026
The South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) and the Centre of Excellence for Eyes (CEE), both part of Nightingale, have been welcoming visitors from other healthcare organisations to learn more about the hospital’s unique ways of working and how it’s helping patients.
Fe…
Help the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity by sharing your views
12 Jan 2026
Royal Devon Hospitals Charity supports the Trust’s two acute hospitals,17 community hospitals and a range of community, specialist and primary care services across north, mid and eastern Devon. The Charity plays an important role, providing people with a way to give back to the N…
Can you help us develop a new Family, Friends and Carers Strategy?
12 Jan 2026
Across Devon, around 130,000 people, or one in six residents, provide practical, emotional and often expert support for individuals living with frailty, long-term conditions, rehabilitation needs or acute illness.
We recognise the essential contribution family members, frie…
£18million funding secured to expand the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter
7 Jan 2026
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has secured £18million in national funding to expand the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. This investment means patients will have quicker…
Tell us what you think about MY CARE
6 Jan 2026
Over the past year we’ve been working hard to make improvements to MY CARE, but what do you think?
MY CARE is our patient app and online service that gives patients access to their Royal Devon medical information.
Last year we carried out a survey with thousands of MY CARE users …