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Leading Differently: Neighbourhood models will create the seamless service patients already expect
Richard Butler is a long‑standing GP partner in Eckington and the neighbourhood clinical lead for North East Derbyshire and Bolsover. His leadership is grounded in collaboration, trust and shared purpose. He believes neighbourhood working strengthens relationships, improves system understanding and ultimately delivers more coordinated, compassionate care for local residents.
NHS urges residents to stay safe as hospitals face pressure and storm Goretti approaches
People in Derby and Derbyshire are being urged to choose the right NHS service and take extra care during cold weather, as storm Goretti is forecast to hit the region.
NHS urges families to help loved ones get home from hospital quickly and safely
Discharge teams in hospitals across Derby and Derbyshire are encouraging families to help loved ones get home from hospital quickly and safely.
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.




