⏩ | People will receive a faster diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions when a new health centre opens in Torquay.

The new community diagnostic centre will speed up treatment, reduce waiting lists and provide care closer to home.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/EsT950Rnhh4

🥳 | On #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay , we would like to say a massive thank you to all of our admin colleagues 🙏🎉

You are instrumental in the care and support we provide for our communities. We couldn't do it without you 💙

#NationalAdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are eligible.

You don't need to wait to be invited.

Find out more and book now: nhs.uk/book-vaccine

#WorldImmunisationWeek

🍰 | Our team on McCallum ward are inviting families to an afternoon tea and opportunity to talk about decision making around death and dying.

📅 Thursday 09 May
🕑 2pm
🏥 McCallum ward, Torbay Hospital

To find out more and RSVP, please email Leonie on [email protected] ✉️

If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

➡️ 111.nhs.uk

It's #NationalStopSnoringWeek .

Snoring is very common and is not usually caused by anything serious.

Simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce snoring. To find out more, visit nhs.uk/conditions/sno….

Green AHP week has started today. We have teams piloting use of e bikes for visits, visiting our open spaces to help with wellbeing and please remember to visit our stand on Friday in the main reception at Torbay 👇 a great video on a green initiative from our hand therapy team

💚 | Our hand therapy team physios have moved away from using mainly thermoplastics for splints to materials with a lower carbon footprint ♻️

Suzie Smith, Clinical Lead talks about the benefits this has for the service, people they support and the environment 👇👇

#GreenerAHP

🤕 | Is your injury or condition urgent, but not an emergency?

If so, visiting our minor injuries units at Totnes or Dawlish hospitals or urgent treatment centre at Newton Abbot Community Hospital is usually better for you.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/p2hV50N4kS6

🏃‍♀️ | Remember F.A.S.T for the signs of a stroke.

🙂 Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
🙌 Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
🗣️ Speech – is it slurred?
🕒 Time – it’s time to call 999.

Act F.A.S.T ➡️ nhs.uk/actFAST

🙏 | If you need our help, please help us help you by choosing the most appropriate service.

If you're feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice and guidance for non-life-threatening emergencies, #Think111 :
💻 111.nhs.uk
☎️ 111

📝 | Did you give birth in January or February 2024?

Look out for your invitation to take part in the NHS #MaternitySurvey and help us understand what is working well and what needs to improve.

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/yy8450R9oem

🖌️ | Our breast care unit team are running a post-surgery art group:

🎨 7 weekly workshops
📅 Fridays starting 26 April
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Rowcroft Hospice, Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LS

To find out more and book, please email [email protected] ✉️

Self-care can have a positive effect on how you feel.

Some of the simple steps you can take include eating well and getting enough rest, while being active is a good way of improving your mood.

NHS in the South West: We’re here for you.

🏠 | Is your loved one in one of our hospitals? Ask our staff what you can do to help when they are ready to return home.

Providing transport, making sure their home is well-stocked and helping with daily tasks can help them get home and stay well.

👉 ow.ly/TzUk50N4ruG

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are excited to be piloting a Youth Forum in partnership with Young Devon for young people who use services at the Trust.

They want to hear what they can do to give the best possible care experience to young people.

Find out more: torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/about-us/get-i…

Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

🏃 Millions of people have started running through the NHS #CouchTo5K app developed in partnership with BBC Sport.

👟 It's a great way to improve fitness and wellbeing and can help support reducing the risk of long-term illness.

Download the free app: nhs.uk/better-health/…

📋 | Did you know that since our new endoscopy unit opened at Torbay Hospital in November, the endoscopy waiting list has gone from over 1,100 to less than 200 and our teams are on track to eliminate their waiting list? 🎉

Do you know how to check your moles or what signs and symptoms of skin cancer to look out for?

Darren Wallis, Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse at UHP, shows you how to check your moles at home and what you should be looking out for when checking your skin.