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Bay's new public health man says lessons can be learned from …

WEBTorbay has a new Director of Public Health. Here Dr Lincoln Sargeant shares the inspiration behind his career and how we came to be Torbay’s driving force for a healthy …

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GP services return to Brixham as doctors move to hospital site

WEBGPs are expected to start seeing patients at Brixham Health and Wellbeing Centre (Brixham Hospital) within the next month, it has been announced. Once the date is …

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Dr Peter Moore: The NHS will not be fixed until general practice is

WEBThe NHS confederation calculated that for every £1 invested in general practice in needy areas at least £14 is delivered in productivity. Allowing general practice to crumble is like …

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Torbay Hospital launches new app to improve foot care for people …

WEBMedical Matters - this week, Dr Matt Halkes, consultant anaesthetist, is clinical director of innovation and digital transformation at Torbay and South Devon NHS …

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Medical Matters: Healthy living programme for people diagnosed …

WEBMedical Matters - this week, Andy Simpson, deputy service manager from the Healthy Lifestyles Service at Torbay Hospital, talks about the healthy living programme for …

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Medical Matters: Recognise signs and symptoms of children's …

WEBMedical Matters - Dr Rowan Kerr-Liddell, Clinical Service Lead for Paediatrics and Child Health at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, talks about children’s winter …

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Free condom initiative 'Doink' launches for young people in Devon …

WEBEmail: [email protected]. Young people in Devon and Torbay now have access to free condoms, dams, and lubricant as part of a groundbreaking initiative …

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New mental health support club launched in Torbay

WEBA new support group to help young people struggling with their mental health is being set up in Torbay. Joel Sutton, director at the Youth Mental Health Foundation, says: "We're …

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Deborah appointed new Chief Nurse at Bay NHS trust

WEBDeborah Kelly has swapped life in Qatar for the post of Chief Nurse at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Deborah joined the trust on August 1 ina role that has an …

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Medical Matters: Here's to the next pioneering 75 years

WEBNHS 75 is a great time to reflect on where the NHS has come from. We have a long proud history of delivering health and social care in Torbay and South Devon, with our history …

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Dozens of Brixham residents fall ill in suspected parasite infection

WEBThe UK Health Security Agency is currently investigating. Hundreds of people have reported falling ill with suspected cryptosporidiosis in Brixham. Cryptosporidium is a …

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Group of men helping to tackle mental ill health in Torbay

WEBIt is the main cause of death in men under 50. Andy’s Man Club was formed in an attempt to tackle the increasing problem of mental ill-health, following the death of a young father. …

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Advice for local people and holidaymakers as latest strikes impact …

WEBPlease allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content. Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist.. If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider …

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Devon 'GP in Cloud' scheme wins top award

WEBA special Devon 'GP in the Cloud' initiative has won a prestigious national health award. The NHS Devon ICB (Integrated Care Board) project allows patients to …

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Hospital day surgery unit reopens

WEBHospital day surgery unit reopens. Many NHS acute and community health and care services have been restored by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Earlier …

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MP welcomes £50m boost for Torbay’s new hospital plans

WEBThe Government has today (Thursday, Nay 25) announced it will release £50million as part of its commitment to delivering a new hospital for Torbay. The £50m enabling works will …

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Nicky tells of battle to pull through after car crash left her in bed

WEBA former detective turned psychic has written a memoir about her struggles with chronic illness. Nicky Alan, from Paignton, has documented how a road accident in Churston in …

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Lucinda launches exercise classes for over-55s

WEBThe standing sessions are for 45 minutes and cost £7.50. More information about days and times can be found at www.55pe.co.uk, email [email protected] or call Lucinda on …

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