The sixth annual Allied Health Professionals (AHP) day takes place on Saturday 14 October and to mark this, we are taking part in a number of activities as part of the preceding week. AHPs are the third-largest clinical workforce within…
Team nominations for the DAISY award now open
You can now submit nominations for an annual DAISY award, in addition to the monthly individual award. The award recognises excellent midwifery and nursing care and if you have worked with a team that has gone above and beyond and…
Simpson Ward wedding
This week the team on Simpson, which specialises in care for the older person, went the extra mile to ensure one patient didn’t miss out on a special day for the family. Lead nurse Lucy Waring explained: “On Monday we…
Ellie Banning is our latest DAISY award winner
Congratulations to Ellie Banning, dual trained paediatric and mental health nurse in our emergency department for being our latest DAISY award winner. Ellie was nominated by a colleague for always supporting children and young people with their mental health. Multiple…
Supporters thanked for fundraising efforts
Ricky Grant day unit was delighted to welcome some of the dedicated people who raised the funds needed to purchase two new scalp cooling machines for a thank you cream tea. The funds were raised for the Torbay and South…
Need help supporting people with breastfeeding?
Next week is national breastfeeding week (18-21 September), which aims to promote awareness about the importance of optimal breastfeeding in infants. We have a vital role to play in promoting and protecting breastfeeding. Our commitment to providing the best possible…
Hospital choir for Christmas (yes, we know it’s only September!)
Every year, the hospital choir reforms to sing at two special events; our annual little ones’ service for families who have lost a baby or young child, and the hospital carol service. The little ones’ service will be on Sunday…
Are you passionate about a plant-based diet?
Will you join us in an exciting project looking at how we can improve our health and wellbeing through a whole food, plant-based diet? We’re a small group of passionate pioneers (and a few interested sceptics) who are each giving…
When a colleague is in need, PAC comes to the rescue
Frederique is a booking clerk for the Patient Access Centre (PAC) located in the Bayview basement at Torbay Hospital. While on her day off this week she was out driving and noticed a van broken down on the side of…
McCallum’s new ready to go ward is already a great success
McCallum ward has been working very hard on transforming its ward into a ready to go ward, and three weeks into the project we are already seeing great results and positive change. Before ready to go was set up, McCallum…