The hospital says there won't be a repeat of last winter's 'black alert' - when for a few days it simply couldn't cope with the number of admissions.
A contingency plan is in place to ensure that extra staff are available at peak times, and extra beds available.
Body found at Sandy Bay
It's after two men went missing on Christmas Day
Raw sewage pours into landmark Devon river
Storm overflows gush into waterway for 40 per cent of year
Work underway to return shingle to East Devon beach
Bulldozer in action for Storm Goretti clean up
Car park fees increase at Devon beauty spot
Northam Burrows season ticket to rise
Tank shell shut downs recycling centre
No one was hurt
