Where is outpatients at Torbay Hospital?
Most, but not all, clinics are held in the main Outpatients Department which is on Level 2 of the hospital and has its own entrance, near Car Parks A, D and E. If you come by car, you will need to pay for parking unless you have a disabled badge.
How many beds does Torbay Hospital have?
The Trust catchment area extends to 300 square miles and the Trust manages the District General Hospital in Torquay (Torbay Hospital) with around 500 acute beds, and the area’s 9 community hospital which have approximately 180 in-patient beds and are managed by the PCT’s.
How many ICU beds does Torbay Hospital have?
10-bed
The hospital’s current 10-bed Intensive Care Unit is over 30 years old and, whilst staff support patients to a very high standard, this new development will provide a much needed state-of-the-art facility for this much valued service.
How many staff does Torbay Hospital have?
6,500 staff
We employ approximately 6,500 staff including frontline health and social care staff, such as nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, consultants, and physiotherapists who work in your home and from a range of different premises across Torbay and south Devon such as community hospitals and clinics.
What is the MRU at Torbay Hospital?
Medical Receiving Unit
We’re starting to build our new Acute Medicine Unit (AMU) – currently known as the Medical Receiving Unit (MRU) – on the Torbay Hospital site. Our Acute Medicine Unit is essential to reduce overcrowding in our Emergency Department and to ensure that our patients receive timely, high quality care, in the right place.
Is parking still free at Torbay Hospital?
There are a number of car parks for patients and visitors on the Torbay hospital site. Parking charges apply 24 hours a day….Car park charges as of 1 July 2018.
| Time | Current tariff |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | Free in Pay on Foot car parks |
| 1 hours | n/a |
| 2 hours | £2.50 |
| 3 hours | £3.50 |
What type of hospital is Torbay?
Torbay Hospital is South Devon’s main hospital. It is managed by the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Who is in charge of Torbay Hospital?
Liz Davenport
An open letter to the people of Torbay and South Devon from our Chairman (Sir Richard Ibbotson) and our Chief Executive (Liz Davenport) We wanted to take this opportunity to thank the people of Torbay and South Devon for their overwhelming support of our health and care workers through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can you visit Torbay Hospital?
Current arrangements for patient visitors Each patient will continue to have one allocated and named visitor for one hour per day. This is the same person for the duration of the patient’s stay and not a different person each day, unless agreed with the ward manager in exceptional circumstances.
How much does it cost to park at Torbay Hospital?
Parking charges apply 24 hours a day….Car park charges as of 1 July 2018.
| Time | Current tariff |
|---|---|
| 6 hours | £8.50 |
| 8 hours | £10.50 |
| 24 hours | £15.00 |
| Weekly Ticket | £25.00 |
Where is the fracture clinic at Torbay Hospital?
We are located in the navy zone on Level 1or from the main hospital entrance on Level 4 by following the signs for the Fracture Clinic.