Derriford Hospital

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'Safety issues' found at hospital after woman killed by helicopter landing

Jean Langan, 87, died after being blown over by a helicopter landing at Derriford Hospital in March 2022.

2 Nov

Musician shares breast cancer recovery journey online

Hannah Leach was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 30 in January this year.

29 Oct

New £25m Royal Eye Infirmary building opened to help cut waiting lists

It includes a dedicated operating theatre for cataract operations, doubling the capacity to 4,000 a year.

18 Oct

Bed-blocking blamed as Devon and Cornwall hospitals on highest alert

Fears for future of 'crucial' housing for parents of sick babies in hospital

Deer spotted roaming corridors of a hospital

Serious crash in Devon leaves four hurt - including two young kids

Teen in hospital with life-changing head injuries after cars flip in crash

Driver airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after crash

Woman seriously injured after two car crash near Plymouth

Mum who gave birth in moving taxi reunited with driver

Derriford maternity services require improvements, inspection finds

Family's heartache after newborn baby dies at Plymouth hospital

Report into death of elderly woman blown over by helicopter due this year

Mother who almost lost her child to strep A warns parents to trust their gut