Torbay Hospital
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Current Wait Times
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About Torbay Hospital
Torbay Hospital is a district general hospital located in Torquay, Devon. It is part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and provides a wide range of services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, and specialist services. The hospital serves the population of Torbay and South Devon, including the towns of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, and surrounding areas.
Emergency Department (A&E)
This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Available Services
Specialties
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.
Emergency Care Services
The Emergency Department provides 24/7 care for serious conditions. The facility has dedicated resuscitation facilities, rapid assessment areas, and specialized treatment rooms equipped for emergency procedures.
Diagnostic Services
The hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic services including state-of-the-art CT scanning, MRI imaging, X-ray facilities, and ultrasound services. The laboratories provide rapid blood testing and analysis to support emergency care decisions.
Specialist Units
The hospital maintains specialized units for cardiac care, stroke treatment, and trauma management. The medical teams are equipped to handle complex medical emergencies with dedicated monitoring equipment and specialist staff available 24/7.
Patient Support Services
The hospital offers comprehensive support services including interpreting services, wheelchair assistance, and dedicated patient liaison officers to help guide patients through their hospital visit.
Critical Care Facilities
The Intensive Care Unit provides advanced life support and monitoring for critically ill patients. The unit is staffed by specialist doctors and nurses trained in critical care medicine, with access to the latest medical technology and equipment.
Children's Services
The pediatric emergency area is specially designed for young patients, with child-friendly facilities and specially trained staff. The department provides emergency care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, with dedicated pediatric nurses available around the clock.
Contact Information
Address
Lowes Bridge, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA
Phone
01803 614567
Opening Hours
Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.
NHS Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.
Public Transport
Bus routes 12, 22, 60, 61 stop nearby. Torquay train station is approximately 1.5 miles away.
Location
When to use an A&E
A&E departments are suitable for serious and life-threatening emergencies such as:
For minor conditions such as:
Consider using an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Areas Near Torbay Hospital
Torbay Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Torbay and South Devon, including:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.