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This page contains Freedom of Information requests and responses related to cardiac services at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and Torbay Hospital. All documents were obtained between September and November 2025 as part of The Heart Campaign's investigation into cardiac care in Devon.
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Cardiac Procedures - Waiting Times & Services
This series of documents examines waiting times, costs, and service provision for cardiac procedures including angiograms, angioplasty, and pacemaker insertions at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
Date: 7 October 2025
From: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Devon's initial response providing data on waiting times and procedure costs for cardiac services from July 2025.
for angiogram
for angiogram
of angioplasty
Date: 6 November 2025
From: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Additional clarification on data sources and methodology used to compile the waiting time figures.
Date: 6 November 2025
From: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed independent review confirming the accuracy of original data, with additional clarification that the initial angiogram cost quoted was for CT (non-invasive) procedures. Invasive angiogram cost confirmed as £1,751.62.
Date: 6 November 2025
To: Information Commissioner's Office
Formal complaint submitted to the ICO regarding the Trust's handling of the FOI request and concerns about data completeness and transparency. This document includes the full email chain showing the internal review request and correspondence.
Royal College Reviews
Independent reviews of cardiology and spinal surgery services conducted by the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Surgeons. The Trust commissioned these reviews in 2020 and received final reports in 2021.
Originally Released: 11 November 2022
To: Health Service Journal
Earlier reference to the Royal College of Physicians cardiology review, previously released to the Health Service Journal in 2022. This document provides historical context for the review process.
Date: 30 October 2024
From: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Trust response explaining the review process, outcomes, and governance oversight. The review found no immediate patient safety concerns but made 25 recommendations for service improvements, all of which have been completed.
The Trust declined to publish full reports citing Section 40(2) (Personal Information) and Section 36(2) (Prejudicial to Effective Conduct of Public Affairs), but provided summaries.
Review Period: June 2020 - June 2021
Provided with: FOI Response RDF2832-24
Detailed summary of the Royal College of Physicians review of cardiology services. The review made 25 recommendations covering admission capacity, clinical leadership, governance arrangements, clinical protocols, and documentation. All recommendations have been completed.
NHS Devon ICB Responses
Responses from NHS Devon Integrated Care Board regarding cardiac services, waiting times, and commissioning arrangements.
Date: 17 September 2025
From: NHS Devon ICB
ICB confirms it does not hold cardiac waiting time data. Directs enquiry to Royal Devon and Torbay hospital trusts.
Date: 1 October 2025
From: NHS Devon ICB
ICB states no correspondence held regarding use or non-use policy for catheterisation laboratories at Torbay Hospital. Enquiries directed to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Date: 11 September 2025
From: NHS Devon ICB
Questions about funding and reimbursement for catheterisation laboratories redirected to Torbay Hospital. ICB does not hold this information.
Edge Health Capacity Modelling
Information regarding Edge Health Ltd's commission to undertake demand and capacity modelling across Devon's acute hospitals.
Date: 24 November 2025
From: NHS Devon ICB
NHS Devon confirms it holds information about Edge Health's capacity modelling work but information is withheld under Section 22 (intended for future publication). Contract details held by NHS England. Publication date to be confirmed.
FOI Contact Information
To submit Freedom of Information requests to the relevant organisations:
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:
Email: rduh.foi@nhs.net - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust:
Visit: Freedom of Information page - NHS Devon ICB:
Email: d-icb.foi@nhs.net
All documents obtained through legitimate Freedom of Information requests submitted between September and November 2025. Documents are provided for transparency and public interest in cardiac healthcare services across Devon.