DDRC Healthcare

25/03/2026

-We’ve recently received an incredibly special gift 💙

A former patient, who was treated with us nearly 20 years ago, has very kindly left a donation to DDRC Healthcare in their will.

To know that we were still in their thoughts all these years later is truly moving, and we are so grateful. Their generosity will help us continue providing specialist care and support to patients when they need it most.

It’s a powerful reminder of the lasting impact care can have 💭

If you’ve ever considered leaving a lasting legacy, gifts like this truly make a difference - helping us support patients long into the future.

Thank you for being part of our community 💙

For more information on how donations support the charity, please visit

At DDRC Healthcare we are hugely grateful to everyone who supports us with fundraising or in any way they can.

20/03/2026

🏃‍♂️💨 Join Team DDRC – Hyperbaric Harriers! 💨🏃‍♀️

Are you taking part in the Plymouth Races this year? Why not make it extra fun (and full of oxygen) by joining Team DDRC – Hyperbaric Harriers! 🌬️💙

Whether you’re a speedy sprinter or a steady plodder, we’d love to have you on our team. Let’s make every step count for a great cause!

Sign up to run with us here: Hyperbaric Harriers

Not running? No problem! You can still support us with a donation here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/breathinglifeintoeverymile

Let’s hit the ground running… with a breath of life! 🫁✨

11/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Dive Accident Responder Course on Saturday. It was a great day, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 🌊

Please feel free to share your photos from the day – we would love to see them! 📷

10/03/2026

We have received lots of last minute medical requests recently so don’t forget to book ahead! We currently have the following dates remaining for March – limited time slots available!

📆 Friday 13th March
📆Tuesday 17th March
📆Friday 20th March
📆Monday 23rd March
📆Wednesday 25th March
📆Monday 30th March
📆Tuesday 31st March

Why book with DDRC?
🅿️ FREE parking
👩‍⚕️Bespoke medicals? No problem!
💙 Every booking supports our charity mission, funding diving safety and research.
🔗 VIEW AVAILABILITY & BOOK ONLINE: ddrc.org/medicals/
📞 Enquiries: 01752 209999 | ✉️ Email: medicals@ddrc.org

06/03/2026

📣 Event Reminder – Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

We’re all set and looking forward to welcoming everyone attending the Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) tomorrow!

📍 Venue: Hyperbaric Medical Centre, 8 Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BU
🅿️ Parking: Free onsite parking available
⏰ Arrival Time: Please aim to arrive around 08:15

We look forward to seeing you all there! 🤿

03/03/2026

🚨 LAST‑MINUTE SPACES JUST OPENED! 🚨

This Saturday’s Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) suddenly has a couple of places available due to cancellations!

Don’t miss your chance to get fully prepared for real‑world diving emergencies.

📅 This Saturday
📍 DDRC Healthcare, Plymouth

Be ready when it matters most.

👉 Book now before they’re gone:
https://www.ddrc.org/ddrc-events/dive-accident-responder-course/

🌊 LAST FEW SPACES LEFT!
Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

🎯 Perfect for:
Recreational divers • Dive Clubs • Dive leaders • Anyone wanting to improve their dive safety knowledge
📅 Date: Saturday 7th March
⚠️ Limited availability – book now to secure one of the last remaining spaces!
👉 Reserve your place today - https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

02/03/2026

🌟 DDRC Healthcare 2026 Fundraiser – We’re Running Again!

We’re lacing up once more! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The team at DDRC Healthcare is taking on the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10k races here in Plymouth to raise vital funds for our 2026 campaign.

This year’s theme is “Breathing Life Into Every Mile” — perfect for our mission in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, diving medicine, training and research.

Eleven members of staff are taking part (some eagerly, some nervously, all brilliantly!), and every donation helps us continue delivering life-changing care for patients who need it most.

💙 Support the team & follow our journey!

Click the link to our website post for the full story, team updates, and how your donation makes a difference.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.ddrc.org/ddrc-healthcare-2026-fundraiser-breathing-life-into-every-mile/
JustGiving link 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/breathinglifeintoeverymile

Let’s make a difference — one step, one mile, one breath at a time. 💙

We’re off and running again — literally! Over a third of our team at DDRC Healthcare is once more lacing up for the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10k races here in Plymouth this May. After last year’s incredible support and...

25/02/2026

🚨 DARC Merch Pre-Orders! 🚨

We’re taking pre-orders for merchandise for our upcoming Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) on Saturday 7th March 2026 🌊

📅 Pre-orders close Friday 27th February at 10am. Don’t miss out!
Email info@ddrc.org or call 01752 209999 to secure your merch before it’s gone!

Limited stock available on the day - items can be ordered on the day and posted after the event for £4.50 (UK orders only).

19/02/2026

March 2026 Occupational Medicals – Now available to book📅

At DDRC, we offer a wide range of industry-standard medicals – all carried out by expert diving doctors and technicians.

✅ ENG1
✅ HSE
✅ Offshore Medical (OEUK/OGUK)
✅ (WIND) Renewable UK Medical – Fitness to work with Chester Step Test

We also offer the following combined medicals:
✅ HSE & OEUK
✅ ENG1 & HSE
✅ ENG1 & OEUK
✅ OEUK/OGUK with EBS

Why book with DDRC?
🅿️ FREE parking
👩‍⚕️Bespoke medicals? No problem!
💙 Every booking supports our charity mission, funding diving safety and research.

🔗 VIEW AVAILABILITY & BOOK ONLINE: ddrc.org/medicals/
📞 Enquiries: 01752 209999 | ✉️ Email: medicals@ddrc.org

12/02/2026

🌊 LAST FEW SPACES LEFT!
Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

🎯 Perfect for:
Recreational divers • Dive Clubs • Dive leaders • Anyone wanting to improve their dive safety knowledge
📅 Date: Saturday 7th March
⚠️ Limited availability – book now to secure one of the last remaining spaces!
👉 Reserve your place today - https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

30/01/2026

Upcoming Medical Appointments – February 2026 📆

DDRC Medical Services is led by our Medical Director Dr Doug Watts and all medicals are carried out by expert diving doctors and technicians.

✨All profits go back into our charity mission to support diving safety, research, and our Fitness to Dive service.

Book now at: https://www.ddrc.org/medicals/ - For all other medical enquiries, please call us on 01752 209999 or email medicals@ddrc.org.

📍Based at DDRC Hyperbaric Medical Centre – with free parking!

27/01/2026

Thank you to for their brilliant fundraising effort 💙

As part of their annual Ice-Breaker Dive — a long-standing January tradition — members made donations following their dive and post-event meal, raising £65 for DDRC Healthcare via JustGiving.

We are extremely grateful that Severnside Sub-Aqua Club once again chose to support our work. Thank you to everyone involved for your generosity and ongoing support.