Many thanks to Ally and Steve for their brilliant assitance when transporting me to and from…read moreDerriford Hospital on 1st March 2013. Mary Perry

I attended a medical conference at Derriford Hospital this week. Coming from London, I was…read moreinterested to see how large hospitals have to run in more rural settings. I found ample parking at 8.30 in the morning though I gather from local friends that it can be more challenging. I understand that there's a free park and ride scheme but I never saw any signs for this. Parking for a whole day costs £8, cheaper than in London hospitals. The signposting to the postgraduate centre was a bit mazy from the front of the hospital but the staff were helpful in offering directions. The acute medicine course was interesting and informative with a nice range of speakers. The venue was comfortable. Quite an impressive setup here in the south west.

Derriford hospital at plymouth is one of the good hospitals in Devon known for good quality staff…read more It is a huge hospital with various floors and different wards like quality control, heart ward where normally patients with their heart problems are accommodated. Within the hospital there is facilty of restaurant where you can easily get sandwich, burger, rice and other food. Same is with the restaurant at 2nd floor but there you can have more food options as you can get a thali there mostly consisting of indian food which i like a lot. The staff at hospital is very friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. When ever you need them they are always available.

The care I received was excellent. The doctor was caring and thorough. Nurses were lovely.read more

This is a popular hospital and can get very busy so waiting times can be long. It is important to…read moreget any eye injury checked however and the staff are thorough,knowledgeable, friendly and helpful so you do feel that the wait is worth it. There are parking spaces on the road side and the access into and around the hospital is good. The area is clean, tidy and well lit. Be aware however if you have had an accident the lotions they squirt into your eye can mean that driving is dangerous so ask someone else to take you even if you feel you can drive there yourself.