On July 5th 2008, the National Health Service turns 60. ITV Westcountry has taken a look back at some of it's achievements in the West Country and revisited some of those doctors, nurses and parients that have helped to shape the modern NHS.
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Behind the scenes at Derriford Hospital
Patients reflect on their experiences
NHS @ 60 Exeter Hip Replacement
Doctor’s and surgeons look back at new inventions
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Plymouth Hospitals
Dorset County Hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospital
NHS South West
North Devon healthcare Trust
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
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