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Hospital Radio Plymouth awarded special licence

Hospital Radio Plymouth is one of only 12 stations in the UK to be awarded a special licence by the communications regulator, Ofcom. The new ‘limited coverage’ licence is designed for organisations who want to broadcast within a limited area, such as hospitals or army barracks. Although we already had an FM licence, it wasn’t strong enough to reach all parts of Derriford Hospital and the Peninsula Medical School, so the charity was an ideal candidate for the new licence. […]

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News

Hospital Radio Plymouth has a new frequency!

We are excited to announce Hospital Radio Plymouth has moved to a new frequency! From September 1st you can catch us over on 107.3, still playing the same great tunes you know and love. The new frequency means we can reach more people, including the lovely patients and staff at Derriford Hospital. Depending on where you are in Plymouth you may even be able to listen from your car - how cool is that?! Of course, you can still stay […]

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Nurse of the week

NHS Star Of The Week: Rachel Whitford

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NHS Star Of The Week: Kate Tantem

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NHS Star Of The Week: Sam Averill

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Nurse Of The Week: Becky Gair-Stevens

Becky Gair-Stevens is Our NHS STar of The Week #5! Hello, my name is Becky Gair-Stevens. I’ve been a nurse in the Surgical Assessment Unit for 3 and a half years. I am originally from Brighton, I came down to Plymouth to do my adult nurse training and never left because I love it down here. I’ve worked on SAU since being a newly qualified nurse, where I have learnt so much and worked alongside the BEST team!! I live […]

July 5, 2021 216 1

Hospital News

Music and Memories with HRH The Prince of Wales

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, has recorded a special programme to say thank you to volunteers of the hospital, health and wellbeing radio stations for your work in keeping communities connected and patients entertained during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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NHS Star Of The Week: Marites Dato

Marites Dato is our NHS Star Of The Week #4! Marites has a degree in Physical Therapy which she earned in the Philippines. She joined the NHS in 2015 and has worked on Monkswell now for 6 years. Marites enjoys travelling with her husband. Their favourite place is Venice and they hope to return there someday. She also enjoys cycling with her husband. Marites wants to say a big thank you to her Monkswell family and also a big thank […]

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NHS Star Of The Week: Marglyn “Glyn” Noynay

Marglyn "Glyn" Noynay is our Nurse Of The Week #3! I wanted to nominate Marglyn Noynay from Merrivale-Ward (Acute Stroke Unit). Glyn is one of our international nurses who came over from the Philippines last November 2019. One of Glyn's hobbies is basketball. Glyn has been working really hard and has stepped up in managing the ward and taking charge. He can work under pressure and prioritises workload really well. He is one of the most loved international recruits and […]

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