Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Devon Partnership NHS Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) trust that provides mental health and learning disability services in the county of Devon, England. The trust operates a number of inpatient and community-based services across the county and also provides specialist services to people living in other parts of the UK.

History[edit | edit source]

The Devon Partnership NHS Trust was established in 2001, following the merger of several smaller mental health trusts in the region. The trust's mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Devon and beyond.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a wide range of services, including adult mental health services, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), learning disability services, and older people's mental health services. It also operates a number of specialist services, such as the secure mental health services and perinatal mental health services.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The trust operates several facilities across Devon, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, and specialist clinics. Some of the key facilities include the Wonford House Hospital in Exeter, the Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, and the Franklyn Hospital in Exeter.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The trust's performance is regularly assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. In its most recent inspection, the CQC rated the trust as 'Good' overall.

See also[edit | edit source]




Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD