2023 in review - celebrating our successes
You may have seen on social media that we marked the 12 Days of Christmas, by looking back at some of the successes we’ve had in 2023. We think these successes deserve shouting about as we look back at the year.
Please watch the video and join us in celebrating these amazing achievements and the people who made them possible.
Full details about all of the stories highlighted in the video are available below.
Day 1 - New ED waiting areas for the RD&E
Day 1 - New ED waiting areas for the RD&E
In February, we opened the new main entrance and waiting areas of the RD&E’s Emergency Department.
Day 2 - Success for our teams at regional paediatric award
Day 2 - Success for our teams at regional paediatric award
In March, teams in our Eastern services won nine awards for children’s care in this year’s PAFTAs.
Day 3 - South Molton Eye Centre opens
Day 3 - South Molton Eye Centre opens
In May, we formally opened the South Molton Eye Centre for patients with eye conditions in Northern Devon and Torridge
Day 4 - SWAOC hits major milestone in hip/knee replacements
Day 4 - SWAOC hits major milestone in hip/knee replacements
In June, the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre at the Exeter Nightingale Hospital completed its 1,000th knee/hip replacement
Day 5 - New discharge hub at NDDH
Day 5 - New discharge hub at NDDH
In July, we opened a new discharge hub at NDDH, providing a comfortable space for patients to finalise their discharge
Day 6 - Celebrations for the NHS's 75th birthday
Day 6 - Celebrations for the NHS's 75th birthday
In July, we celebrated the NHS’s 75th birthday with tree-planting ceremonies at the RD&E and NDDH
Day 7 - Expansion of robotic surgery
Day 7 - Expansion of robotic surgery
In July, we expanded the use of robotic surgery in patient care at both NDDH and the RD&E
Day 8 - Barnstaple Community Maternity Hub opens
Day 8 - Barnstaple Community Maternity Hub opens
In August, we officially opened the Barnstaple Community Maternity Hub, offering ante- and post-natal care to our new and expectant mothers
Day 9 - 1,000 cataract operations completed at CEE
Day 9 - 1,000 cataract operations completed at CEE
In September, the Centre of Excellence for Eyes at the Exeter Nightingale Hospital completed its 1,000th cataract operation
Day 10 - Acute oncology team wins at Nursing Times Awards
Day 10 - Acute oncology team wins at Nursing Times Awards
In October, our acute oncology team at NDDH was named ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2023 Nursing Times Awards
Day 11 - Sustainability project recognised at HSJ Awards
Day 11 - Sustainability project recognised at HSJ Awards
In November, one of our innovative sustainability projects won the Towards Net Zero award at the 2023 HSJ Awards
Day 12 - Staff and volunteers celebrated at Extraordinary People Awards
Day 12 - Staff and volunteers celebrated at Extraordinary People Awards
In December, we celebrated our incredible staff and volunteers at this year’s Extraordinary People Awards ceremony