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Young people urged to catch up on missed HPV vaccines
14 Feb 2025
YOUNG people in Devon are being urged to take up their HPV vaccine to guard against the virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name of a common group of viruses that are easy to catch through skin contact (usually when having sex).
All chil...

Hospital charity celebrates opening of new Children’s Emergency Department area
14 Feb 2025
A new area for children and young people needing urgent medical care has been opened at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).
The new Children’s Emergency Department (ED) area and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) delivers a separate waiting area and dedicated clinical space for t...

Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon
11 Feb 2025
- A scheme to support three- to five-year-olds with cleaning their teeth, known as the Big Brush Club, has now been expanded to all nursery, pre-school and reception settings at primary schools in Devon
- Devon is the first area in the south west to expand supervised toothbrush...

Psychedelic research offers new hope for PTSD and major depressive disorder
10 Feb 2025
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading ground-breaking clinical research that has the potential to transform treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Delivered in collaboration with the University of Exeter and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, the studies invol...

Her Majesty The Queen opens new Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Exeter
6 Feb 2025
Her Majesty The Queen officially opened the new Exeter Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on Thursday 6 February with the unveiling of a plaque. The opening of the new facility also coincided with national Sexual Abuse and Sexual...

First patient in the South West receives artificial cornea
5 Feb 2025
A patient at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has become the first person in the South West to receive an artificial cornea transplant.
The procedure was completed at the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU), based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford). It...

Royal Devon consultant wins national award for 25 years of world-leading stroke research
3 Feb 2025
A leading stroke specialist at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to stroke research.
Professor Martin James received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the UK Stroke Forum in December 2024 for his work in improvi...

New video walks you through our South Molton Eye Centre
30 Jan 2025
South Molton Eye Centre is a £1.4m facility developed at the former renal unit at South Molton Community Hospital. This was made possible with a generous donation of £500,000 from the South Molton Hospital League of Friends.
It provides diagnostic services and treatments for people with ne...

A joint Devon Electronic Patient Record takes an Epic step forward
29 Jan 2025
An ambitious programme to transform care for patients and staff across Devon’s acute hospitals and community sites is a step closer following the awarding of a new contract for an electronic patient record (EPR).
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) and Torbay and South Devon NHS...

Innovative new service gives patients with suspected cancer answers more quickly
29 Jan 2025
A new service has been introduced at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter to get patients with suspected cancer a diagnosis and treatment more quickly.
The innovative nurse-led trans-nasal endoscopy service is run by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and has increased the n...

Discover your future career at the Royal Devon Apprenticeship Fair
29 Jan 2025
Are you ready to take the next step in your career or explore an exciting new path? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites you to an inspiring Apprenticeship Careers Fair in Exeter on Tuesday 11 February, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
Whether you're just starting out, ...

Using data to tackle NHS and social care pressures in the South West
29 Jan 2025
The Royal Devon is proud to support innovation, working closely with our partners to increase opportunities for improving care through clinical research.
Now, two new research projects will help the NHS and councils in the South West improve how patients move through the health and care sy...

Behind the scenes with our volunteering team
27 Jan 2025
Our volunteers are amazing people! Each and every one of them provides invaluable help in supporting the work of the Trust and enriching the experience of our patients.
This month we sat down with Catt Kinsey, who is Voluntary Services Manager at the Trust. Catt tells us more about the rol...

Four people needed to join our Council of Governors
27 Jan 2025
We are looking for four people to bring the voices of their communities to our Trust by nominating themselves to be a public governor.
Our Council of Governors includes people from across Devon who represent thei...

Exmouth Minor Injuries Unit now opening 7 days a week
24 Jan 2025
The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) service at Exmouth Community Hospital is set to open 7 days a week having recovered staffing levels.
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust took over the service just under a year ago and have worked hard to recruit and train the staff needed t...

Statement in response to New Hospital Programme review announcement
21 Jan 2025
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is deeply disappointed following the outcome of New Hospital Programme review announced on Monday confirmed that North Devon District Hospital will now not see building work start until between 2035 and 2039.
Sam Higginson, Chief E...

Royal Devon first to apply innovative approach for earlier cancer detection via blood tests
20 Jan 2025
The Royal Devon is the first NHS Trust to integrate ground-breaking research into clinical practice, which could lead to thousands of people with cancer receiving an earlier diagnosis.
Led by scientists at the University of Exeter, the Help Flag clinical research study has identified a new...

Pressure continues for busy NHS in Devon
7 Jan 2025
People in Devon are being asked to help the county’s busy NHS by continuing to choose the right service for their needs and getting vaccinated against winter viruses.
A rise in cold weather illnesses, including flu, vomiting and diarrhoea bugs mean all of the county’s NHS services, includi...

Simple steps to avoid winter bugs as flu cases rise in Devon hospitals
2 Jan 2025
The NHS in Devon is reminding everyone of the simple steps they can take to protect their health this winter, including vaccinations, handwashing, and self-care to prevent winter illnesses and protect health.
Get vaccinated
Winter illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 ...