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We know that no-one wants to make a complaint about their care with us, but sometimes that's the right thing to do. When you share your feedback, we want to do right by you. Whatever the outcome, you should feel that we have listened, treated you with compassion and responded to …

Five‑year digital integration journey delivers care closer to home, puts patients in control and will soon be part of the first county-wide electronic patient record.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Devon) has published a review of its achievemen…

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching people are being encouraged to look after their heart health this half term by getting their blood pressure checked and taking simple steps to stay well.

High blood pressure, if left untreated, can damage blood vessels and increase the risk o…

Devon Sexual Health has launched a new website to help people living in Devon & Torbay make informed decisions about their sexual health.

April Brooks, Lead Nurse at Devon Sexual Health said: “Sexual health is just as important as our mental and physical health, yet it is so …

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …