The scheme at Plymouth University NHS Trust has seen the hospital s audiology department eliminate its waiting lists for follow-up appointments since launching the pilot in March 2020.
Derriford Hospital s Emergency Department ordered to make urgent improvements
The CQC report raised concerns about safety, crowding and delays to patients being seen in the department, including those with mental health needs
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Derriford Hospital s emergency department has been given an official warning to improve by the UK s health watchdog.
Derriford s medical director says under-fire Emergency Department is safe despite damning CQC report
Dr Mark Hamilton has praised staff at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust for working so hard during a really difficult year
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Derriford Hospital in Plymouth s emergency department extremely busy
Staff say they are doing their very best under challenging circumstances (Image: Penny Cross / Plymouth Live)
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Staff at Derriford and other units linked to University Hospitals Plymouth Trust are urging people to only attend the emergency department if it is vital.
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