Press Releases

Please see below the press releases published by this Trust.

If you are a member of the media and cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact the Trust's communications department.

Email: contactus@ndevon.swest.nhs.uk

Telephone: In office hours, the phone number is 01271 349 168. Out of office hours, please contact switchboard on 01271 322 577 who will direct you to the communications officer on call.

British Red Cross helping patients after a stay in hospital

PIP Silicone Breast Implants – Information for patients

New hernia film helps patients prepare for surgery

Name change for Whipton community hospital

Jac Kelly appointed as Chief Executive

Torridge District Council unanimously support Foundation Trust application

Northern Devon Minor Injury Units – Christmas Opening Times

Media Statement in response to the CQC Report

Honiton Hospital Minor Injuries Unit opening times

Carers Rights Day event on 2nd December

Short waiting times for patients of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust

Out-patient reminder scheme sees sharp fall in missed appointments

Your local NHS Trust is changing – Public Consultation Meetings

Public Meeting regarding Foundation Trust Application – Exmouth meeting rescheduled

Your local NHS Trust is changing

Grandma and Grandson raise money for Chemotherapy Appeal

New Non-Executive Director for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust – Chris Snow

New non-executive director for Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust – Nick Lewis

Statement in response to the CQC report

Trust invests over £1m in refurbishing unit for women and children at NDDH

Dementia focus group 10/08/11

Dementia focus group Wednesday 10th August 2011 2-5pm Reablement Lounge, Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford

Macmillan Info & Support Unit Holsworthy 20/07/11

Temporary change in opening hours at Honiton Minor Injuries Unit

Unannounced inspection shows high standards at North Devon District Hospital

Care for patients with dementia – give us your views

National patient survey rates hospital among the best for quality of care

The overall standard of care at North Devon District Hospital puts it among the top 20% of hospitals in the NHS, according to the latest survey of in-patients.

Out-patient reminder scheme due to go ‘live’ this month

Hospital out-patients will this month begin to receive telephone reminders about their appointments with Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, under a pilot project to reduce the number of people who do not attend.

Northern Devon Healthcare Trust gains greater community focus

In addition to managing the five community hospitals in Bideford, Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton and Torrington, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust will manage 12 additional community hospitals in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.