Virtual Ward UHP

The NHS doesn’t stand still. Our 76-year history is one of progress and transformation – as society, technology and medicine have changed, so has our health service.

It’s official.. Our Major Trauma Ward is finally open!! 🙌🏻 A huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in the process ❤️ @MTCPlymouth @peninsulatrauma @SarahPickbourne @Nickymetty @UHP_NHS

We’re celebrating our 2025th patient for 2025!! Very happy team and brilliant start to the year ❤️ @UHP_NHS @ACAHCornwall @GlynisJenk35478 @MedicalSdec

The Discharge Lounges raffle and cake sale fundraising totals are in......total raised £832.50. A phenomenal amount that will go a long way and improve many patients discharge experiences. @UHP_NHS @DerrifordNurses @Nickymetty @SarahLBud @bengood82788338

Merry Christmas everyone from us in the Virtual Ward!! And we got to celebrate in our new home too (just next to the fab team in the Discharge Lounge!!). We’ll try to save some food @LouHuntley1, promise. @UHP_NHS

What. A. Day 🙌🏻 A huge thank you to all of the healthcare professionals who took time out of their busy schedules, to present at our Major Trauma Study Day 🩵🚁🏨 @SarahPickbourne @MTCPlymouth @cathallen0709 @Nickymetty @UHP_NHS

Great and informative @Virtual_Ward webinar so far. Our Team are looking forward to assisting with Parkinson's awareness training for our @UHP_NHS / @livewellsw Acute Virtual Ward colleagues 👍

The VW Clinical Lead will be giving a briefing to staff on what the Virtual Ward has to offer patients on Thu 19 Dec 24 at 1pm, with the briefing link on today's Daily Email. It'd be great to see you there and to answer your questions. @UHP_NHS #1BigTeam

The Discharge Lounge turns 5 today. Please come and celebrate with us. Cake sale, party games and raffles.... @UHP_NHS @DerrifordNurses

As NHS hospitals experience a “tidal wave” of flu cases, it is amazing news that vaccine bookings surged by 124% yesterday with 21,144 booked in just one day. I’m eligible and have had my vaccines - and it’s not too late to book if you haven’t already. ⬇️ nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

It was our birthday today!! Two years of taking the Virtual Ward from our first patient, to over 1750 accepted referrals!! Amazing team and some great news for next week. Thank you all for the help getting to where we are today 😊 @UHP_NHS #1BigTeam

BREAKING NEWS!!! BRAND NEW VOLUNTEER ROLE AT @UHP_NHS !!! Compliments Feedback Volunteers wanted :) Please see our advert for more information! Open to 16+ year olds Monday - Friday plymouthhospitals.goassemble.com/opportunities/…

From patient Coleen - "At my worst, I was drinking two litres of vodka a day and very angry at everything around me." Watch how Paula and the FUSE team help people turn their lives around after meeting them in the Emergency Department of Derriford Hospital ⬇️ #Health

Huge changes to come in the Discharge Lounge, it is an exciting time to join the team. We currently have a Registered Nurse fixed term contract available. NHS trac 216-AJ-C6452413 Come see what we are all about and find out more ☺️😄 @UHP_NHS @Derriford_Hosp @Nickymetty

Thank you Jill for volunteering for 22 years @hospitalradio @UHP_NHS 🎉 Your commitment to bringing music, stories, and companionship into the lives of those at the hospital has made a lasting impact ❤️

We hit a milestone on Friday - 1,500 referrals in to the VW!! And what better way to celebrate a fab team than with cake! Here’s to many more referrals to come. @UHP_NHS #OneBigTeam

Really exciting development- much needed!

A huge good luck to John and anyone else taking part in @StLukesPlymouth Midnight Walk tonight! Let us know if you are also taking part!! @UHP_NHS

Wow what a fantastic day for Team Sharp. Congratulations 🥳 to our wonderful HCA Amy & HCA Victoria who have been successful in securing a TNA place. Equally awesome 👏 is Staff nurse Rhys who becomes our new Junior Charge Nurse we are so proud @ginahorner87 @pauline_ppruett

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