Record number of attendances across our sites
For the first column of 2026, Michael Whitcombe, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, reflects on the typical busiest week of the year and the teamwork involved in keeping our services moving during the additional demand…
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Recognition for Lesley-Ann in New Year’s Honours list
We were delighted when one of Plymouth’s own, Lesley-Ann Simpson from The Chestnut Appeal was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her Services to Men’s Health in the New Year’s Honours list…
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Living Our Values: Celebrating our VIP Award Winners
At UHP, our Values in Practice (ViP) Awards shines a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to embody our core values. These awards remind us that every act of kindness, compassion, encouragement and gesture of support makes a huge difference to our patients, their friends and families and our colleagues.
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Celebrating 25 years of Service: Filipino International Nurses at Derriford Hospital
This year marks a remarkable milestone in the history of Derriford Hospital and the wider NHS Plymouth community; the 25th anniversary of welcoming the first Filipino international nurses to the Trust.
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Messages to Those Who Cared
In the week that has seen a record number of attendances there has never been a better time to pause and take a moment to appreciate how much of a difference our #1BigTeam makes and the positive impact we have one people’s lives, not just those we treat but their families and loved ones too.
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