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Ripley volunteers, social prescribers and befrienders welcome ICB Chair Kathy McLean
Volunteers, social prescribers and local befrienders welcomed ICB Chair Dr Kathy McLean into the heart of their thriving hub in Ripley to show her the impact and reach of Amber Valley Community and Voluntary Services (CVS).Since 1989, Amber Valley CVS has provided community support, working to strengthen local groups and volunteer networks across Amber Valley […]

A simple step for a safer winter: winter vaccines are available now
Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health.

Falls Awareness Week: Fred’s story
Falls are a common health risk for older adults, but they aren’t inevitable. One in three people aged over 65 in Derby and Derbyshire will experience a fall each year, resulting in approximately 6,000 hospital visits.
Local health and care services
Joined Up Care Derbyshire is a collaboration between health and care providers across the county and city, including NHS providers, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council.
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are a great alternative to going to an Emergency Department for non-life threatening health issues which require urgent treatment. They usually have shorter waiting times and parking.
Buxton Hospital
Derby UTC
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Ripley Hospital
Whitworth Hospital
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of the population, managing the NHS budget and arranging for the provision of health services in the ICS area.