Supporting End-of-life Care at Mount Gould Hospital
How two recent projects, comfy sleeper chairs and a BigMack device, are transforming end-of-life care at Mount Gould Hospital.
Murals at the New Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre
We're proud to have funded a series of murals across all three floors of the new Plymouth Community Diagnostic Centre - have a look at this exciting project taking shape!
Three Hospitals. One Ride. One Incredible Effort.
A team of determined cyclists have completed an epic 100-mile challenge between Devon's three acute hospitals, raising over £1,800 for local NHS charities.
Go Team NHS Blue Wave!
On Sunday 17 May, we cheered for our amazing Blue Wave runners as they took on the Plymouth 10k and half marathon for our hospitals at the Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival.
New Thrive Hub Opens for Staff at UHP
A new staff support hub was officially opened at Derriford Hospital last week to improve the health, wellbeing and experiences of colleagues across University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).
Fundraising in memory of Sarah Cavey: £1,700 for Birch and Bracken
Sarah Cavey's family recently visited Birch and Bracken to present a cheque for £1,700, raised in Sarah's memory through an Easter hoedown and donations collected at her funeral.
An Immersive Sleep Workshop Gives Patients the Chance to Chill
Patients living with cancer were invited to pause, breathe and reconnect at a new wellbeing event held at Devonport’s Market Hall.
Trudi is running in this year's NHS Blue Wave
Trudi has worked in the NHS for nearly 10 years. To mark this special milestone, she’s taking on her first 10K at this year’s Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival.
Fire and Lego Walk Raises £6,500!
More than 30 fundraisers stepped up to the challenge of our Fire & Lego Walk at Derriford Hospital, raising an incredible £6,500 for our local hospitals!
New Uniforms for UHP’s Volunteers
We were delighted to see Danielle and Mark from UHP’s Orange Army looking fantastic in their brand-new polos, funded by Charity, for the next wave of volunteers.
Staddon Heights Seniors Drive £4,212 for Derriford’s Children’s Wards. Putting Young Patients First
Senior golfers in Plymouth have helped make a big difference to young patients at Derriford Hospital, raising an impressive £4,212 for the hospital’s children’s wards.
Persimmon Homes Supports Plymouth's Hospitals
Persimmon Homes has generously donated £3,000 to Plymouth Hospitals Charity as part of its Community Champions Scheme, which backs good causes across Britain.
Plymouth & District Leukaemia Fund Donates £25,000 to Support Cancer Care in the South West
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Plymouth & District Leukaemia Fund (PDLF), patients across the South West will benefit from faster, more efficient treatment for complex blood cancers.
Derriford artist Mrs Murals receives prestigious award
We’re delighted to celebrate the success of Mrs Murals, whose uplifting artwork has transformed spaces across Derriford Hospital.
Staff Lottery Funds Wellbeing Day at the Child Development Centre
For staff at Plymouth’s Child Development Centre, a busy working day paused - just briefly - for calm, care and connection thanks to the staff lottery, which helps fund projects that support staff wellbeing and improved staff areas.
A Festive Lunch for UHP Volunteers
We were delighted to fund a festive Christmas dinner for more than 50 UHP volunteers at Goodness at Greens in Derriford Hospital.
We’ve been awarded £49,980 to deliver vital wellbeing support to NHS staff
As the NHS enters what is predicted to be the busiest winter period on record for emergency departments and ambulance service, we will be able to provide crucial support to help improve the wellbeing of local NHS staff, both now and in the future, thanks to a £49,980 grant from NHS Charities Together and NHS England.
Lighting Up Plymstock: Meet the Fundraisers Full of Festive Cheer
As winter draws in and festive lights begin to twinkle across our communities, we want to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary individuals; Robert Carter-Lovell and Brian Steele, who are transforming parts of Plymstock into a magical winter wonderland.
Thank you Plymouth NASS for raising £2000 for the Physiotherapy Unit at UHP
It was lovely to join the Plymouth branch of the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) for a cheque presentation to the Physiotherapy team at University Hospitals Plymouth. Read more about it here.
Mick Hand’s latest sessions support the Mustard Tree
In February 2025, Mick began his second major Plymouth-based portrait series titled The Champagne Room Sessions, which he kindly dedicated 10% of the net proceeds to the Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre.