| Derriford Hospital Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust |
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| Place | Derriford, Plymouth Devon, England, (UK) |
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| Care System | Public NHS |
| Hospital Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated University | Peninsula Medical School |
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| Emergency Dept. | Yes Accident & Emergency |
| Beds | 1100 |
| History | |
| Founded | June 9th 1981 (official opening) |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in England |
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