Derriford Hsopital

25th January 2022
Grading:
Grading Explained: Requires Improvement
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Inspection visit took place from September 21 & 22 and October 4,5 & 18, 2021. Derriford Hospital was inspected as part of an unannounced inspection of urgent and emergency care and medical care services at the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The inspection visit took place during a period of high pressure on medical services across the UK, due to increased attendances, changed public behaviour, reduced access to community services and increased public anxiety after the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital was rated requires improvement.