A brand new helipad at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) is now open, thanks to a £1million donation from the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads.The hospital’s previous helipad was unable to receive night landings, but the new helipad is equipped with
On behalf of all staff at the RD&E, in recognition of the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS and of the challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank all our members and our community for your support during this unprecedented time, showing up on your doorsteps for weeks clapping
People infected with COVID-19 can have very mild or no respiratory symptoms (asymptomatic) and can transmit the virus to others without being aware of it. In line with recent recommendations from the UK Government, we are introducing new measures to keep visitors, patients, and staff safe. From Monday, 15th June 2020 you will need to
In March, NHS England and Improvement contacted all Foundation Trusts to propose changes in order to reduce the burden of reporting and to free up senior capacity to prioritise the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this direction and taking into account the need to focus on managing COVID-19, the Council of Governors
The head of the NHS has today launched a major new drive to persuade the public to seek the urgent care and treatment they need. NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens warned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health. The plea comes alongside new findings
