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Re posting this blog as it is important.

When should I call the National Diving Accident helpline? | DDRC Healthcare Worried divers with possible symptoms of decompression illness (also known as DCI, decompression sickness or ‘the bends’) are often reluctant to phone the National Diving Accident Helpline. But why? Frequently, divers are concerned that calling for advice will automatically result...

You're probably planning your next dive and DDRC is here to support you to dive safely. Take a look at our blog highlighting some of that support. https://www.ddrc.org/getting-ready-for-the-dive-season
Don't forget we are a charity so if you fancy supporting us you can do that via our JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/ddrc

Getting ready for the dive season? | DDRC Healthcare Are you getting ready to get into the water either here or abroad? DDRC Healthcare is best known for its recompression chamber and the treatment of divers with Decompression Illness. This is what the NHS pays us to do and...

Really hope Kernow Dive Festival is going well. Keep safe and have fun....

Wishing our Chamber Supervisor Ray the very best of luck with his cycle for his local Hospice. Ray has smashed his target and we wish him a safe journey.

ray's fundraiser for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth Help ray east raise money to support St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Details are now available for the 2024 British Hyperbaric Association Annual Scientific Meeting which is this year being held in Hull.

Events - British Hyperbaric Association The 2024 Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Annual Scientific Meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter- Astor 13 – 15 June 2024. More information and registration can be found here.

Our small part in supporting our staff in Mental Health Awareness Week
https://www.ddrc.org/mental-health-awareness-week/

Mental Health Awareness Week | DDRC Healthcare 13 – 19 May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Week and at DDRC we like to make sure our staff have the support they need if and when they need it. We have an open door policy to Managers which...

Plymouth Lifeboat Station crew came to DDRC for a Talk and Tour today. They also took part in a 14m pot dive which also involved 3 medical students who are spending time with us.
The lifeboat crew seemed to enjoy it!
Thanks for visiting.

It may be May Bank Holiday but our 24hr on call team are on standby in case of a diving emergency. Happy holidays everyone.
This photo was taken by Julie Johnson a friend of our Communications Manager. Just had to post a couple of them.

Another 'Snippet from the Research World' for you, looking at oxygen toxicity in a divers breath!! Enjoy :)

Snippets from the Research world - Exhaling the evidence: markers of oxygen toxicity in divers’ breath | DDRC Healthcare When lungs are exposed for long periods to high levels of oxygen it can cause discomfort and acute respiratory distress. First discovered in 1899 by Lorrain Smith, pulmonary oxygen toxicity (POT) has been widely studied in divers. In recent years...

Take a look at the international conferences and national & local events you might be interested in including our very popular 'Professional Dive Boat Skippers Day' and 'Dive Accident Responder Course'.
https://www.ddrc.org/ddrc-events/

Another post for you under our 'Snippets from the Research World'. This one looks at nitrogen narcosis and decision making.

Snippets from the Research world - Don’t gamble at depth: nitrogen narcosis and decision making | DDRC Healthcare Decision making in scuba diving is a critical skill that can mean the difference between a safe dive and a dangerous situation. As divers descend they must navigate a complex environment where multiple split-second judgments can have significant consequences. In...

We are looking for bank chamber staff to be trained and work with both emergency and routine patients having Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. This is an amazing opportunity to join a professional team, working to high standards of patient care and in an encouraging and supportive environment.

DDRC Healthcare has carried out numerous research studies and trials over the past 30 years and papers and articles can be seen here. Search by date, subject or author to find out more. https://www.ddrc.org/research/research-papers-clinical-articles/

When other papers are published our team read these with great interest. For general reading we have started a 'Snippets of the Research World' blog when we wish to share something of relevance and interest. We hope you enjoy them.
https://www.ddrc.org/snippets-from-the-research-world-scuba-tank-maintenance-its-not-all-about-pressure-and-strength/

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. The medical centre is closed until Tuesday 2nd April BUT our 24hr emergency teams are on call throughout the period in case of an emergency.

Maybe spend the time booking your next training course or medical or just taking a look around our website. All this on www.ddrc.org

Have a lovely break.

DDRC Healthcare - Diving | Hyperbaric | Medicals |Training DDRC Healthcare is a worldwide specialist in diving medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and medical training.

As you dust off your scuba gear, take a look at our recent blog and how we support you in getting ready for a new and exciting diving season.

Getting ready for the dive season? | DDRC Healthcare Are you getting ready to get into the water either here or abroad? DDRC Healthcare is best known for its recompression chamber and the treatment of divers with Decompression Illness. This is what the NHS pays us to do and...

We are please to announce the 2025 date for our Professional Dive Boat Skippers day. This is for skippers of dive craft who have the opportunity for discussion and refreshing of skills in case of a diver emergency.

A privilege to be part of this very important training session.
DDRC Healthcare supports divers with medical advice, sports diver medicals and diver safety events. We work closely with the RNLI in diving incident management and so this day was invaluable. Thank you for inviting us.

We recently held another very successful Dive Accident Responder Course for recreational divers. This day looks at how to manage a diving incident and proves a very useful refresher to divers across the region. This year we welcomed clubs from St Austell, Bristol, Exeter, Portsmouth & Teignmouth who all expressed what a great day they had had. The 40m pot dive is the icing on the cake of course!!
Find out more about the day and to book for March 2025 please go here https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

We work closely with the RNLI and this looks like a great event to celebrate their 200th birthday.

RNLI Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary at Royal William Yard with a Big… To mark the magnificent milestone of the RNLI’s 200th year, a day of celebrations will take place at Royal William Yard on Sunday 3rd March (10am-3pm). The waterfront destination will host a jam-packed day of free activities, including the chance to climb aboard lifeboats in the marina, watch…

A couple of spaces have become available on our Dive Accident Responder Course on Saturday 2nd March. Would you know what to do in a diving emergency?
https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

Dive Accident Responder Course | DDRC Healthcare 02 Mar 2024 Sat 8:30 AM - Sat 5:00 PM Plymouth £60.00 incl. VAT Register3 places remaining Summary Would you know what to do if you were involved in a diving incident? Have you ever seen or experienced being inside...

For more information and online course booking visit www.ddrc.org/training/

Today we are saying goodbye and good luck to our marvellous colleague Tabby. If you've been in contact with DDRC at all over the last few years then chances are you've spoken to her! All the best from your friends at DDRC.

A round up of 2023 with a message from our very own Chief Executive and Research Director Prof Gary Smerdon.

Do you need a medical for your professional or recreational diving? Does your offshore role demand a medical to comply? With our 24hr online booking system it is easy to get your medical in your diary for 2024.

Occupational Medicals https://www.ddrc.org/medicals/region-OM/
Recreational Medicals https://www.ddrc.org/recreational-sports-diving-medical/region-OM/
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Its all go here at DDRC! Are you an enthusiastic registered nurse who would like a new challenge? We have a Bank Nurse Vacancy, details can be found on our jobs page, www.ddrc.org/jobs/

👀 New year new challenge? Visit www.ddrc.org/jobs for more information on how to apply.

These positions don't come up very often so please take a look: we are looking for a senior administrator to join us. The work is varied and interesting and essential to the fantastic experience we offer patients, students, clients and visitors.

Jobs | DDRC Healthcare DDRC Healthcare employs both permanent and bank contracted staff. To meet the needs of our 24-hour services we require a wide variety of skills and flexibility. Bank staff come from all sorts of backgrounds, for example students, nurses and firemen....