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Who runs Torbay Hospital?
Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust
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| Website | Torbay Care Trust |
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 busy is Torbay Hospital?
Torbay Hospital is extremely busy and our staff are working hard to care for some very poorly patients. If it’s not an emergency, please visit your local pharmacy, GP or our urgent treatment centre. And if in doubt, call NHS 111.
How many operating Theatres does Torbay Hospital have?
“We have been making progress this year with reducing our waiting times for planned surgery. However, earlier this month, following a detailed inspection, the decision had to be taken to close two of our 10 operating theatres at Torbay Hospital, due to concerns about the reliability of their air handling units.
What is the biggest hospital in Devon?
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) is our largest hospital in the Trust, where many of our acute clinical services are based.
How deprived is Torbay?
Torbay is the most deprived local authority in the south-west and one in three people in the area live in places that are in the top 20% most deprived in England. It also has the second highest number of “looked after children” in England – only Blackpool is higher.
How deep is the water in Torbay?
The maximum depth is around 10 metres and usually the visibility is somewhere between 4-8m. Meadfoot consists of low reef separated by sand.
What is Torbay known for?
Torquay is a traditional yet thriving seaside town set on Devon’s English Riviera coast and the top trending UK holiday destination in 2021. Based on the English Riviera, the town is most famous for its beaches, which provide some of the best sea swimming, paddling and kayaking in England.
Is Torbay nice to live?
Living in Torquay offers those residing in the area an excellent lifestyle. With a range of great draw factors, moving to Devon and living in Torquay could be a great choice for many.
Is Torbay rough?
This compares poorly to Devon’s overall crime rate, coming in 101% higher than the Devon rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Torquay is the 47th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 545th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
What is the most popular hospital in the UK?
Top 100 Hospitals
| Rank | Organisation Name | HCPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 7,142 |
| 2 | Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 6,948 |
| 3 | Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 6,471 |
| 4 | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust | 6,243 |
Which area of the UK has the best hospitals?
The North East and Yorkshire is the best NHS region for healthcare, with 16 locations ranking in the top 20.
How many ICU beds does Torbay Hospital have?
14-bed
The long awaited £15m project has delivered a brand new, state-of-the-art, 14-bed intensive care unit (ICU) that has all the latest technology and equipment required to provide a modern, patient focused environment.
How much is the Torbay Hospital car park?
Parking charges
| Time | Current tariff |
|---|---|
| 6 hours | £8.50 |
| 8 hours | £10.50 |
| 24 hours | £15.00 |
| Weekly Ticket | £25.00 |
Does Torbay Hospital have an A and E?
Today, this service is for: People of all ages.
Which is tallest hospital in the UK?
Guy’s Tower
Tallest hospitals
| Rank | Building | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy’s Tower | 143 m (469 ft) |
| 2 | Royal London Hospital Tower 2 | 101 m (331 ft) |
| 3 | Royal London Hospital Tower 1 | 97 m (318 ft) |
| 4 | University College Hospital | 78 m (256 ft) |
What are the 3 high secure hospitals UK?
There are three high secure hospitals in England & Wales: Broadmoor, Rampton and Ashworth.
What is the biggest hospital in Britain?
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester Royal Infirmary is the biggest hospital in the UK in terms of number of beds, with over 1,700 beds available. It’s part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), which is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.
What is the poorest borough in England?
It is the poorest borough in London with the highest levels of deprivation and overcrowding.
Tower Hamlets has seen its population grow by over a fifth in the last decade.
| Area | Havering |
|---|---|
| Population, 2021 | 262k |
| Percentage change from 2011 | 10.4% |
| Residents per square km, 2021 | 2,332 |
Is Torbay safe?
The overall crime rate in Devon in 2020 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. The overall crime rate in Torquay in 2020 was 101 crimes per 1,000 people – 49 per cent higher than the county as a whole.