Health and social care organisations in Derbyshire have been working closely together for some time, to improve care and services for people and make them as efficient and effective as possible.
Planning future services together so people can be healthy, live well and stay well.
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The plans set out a vision for a more joined-up approach to health and social care, the steps that should be taken to get there and how everyone involved needs to work together to improve what we deliver.
Health and social care organisations in Derbyshire have been working closely together for some time, to improve care and services for people and make them as efficient and effective as possible. More recently, proposed reform for the health and care system will likely see ICSs become legally constituted organisations, with effect from April 2022, incorporating the roles of Clinical Commissioning Groups and have legal duties of partnership and collaboration across NHS providers and some local authority services.
There is more information about this in the our plans section.
The Derbyshire Medicines Order Line has extended the period during which patients can order their prescriptions ahead of the Jubilee Bank Holiday in June. This year, the country is celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with an extra Bank Holiday on Friday, June 3. This has been paired with…
NHS and social care employer organisations from across Derby and Derbyshire are coming together to host two recruitment events this summer. Attendees will be able to learn about a world of wonderful careers in the sector at the events - spanning hundreds of different roles, to suit all ages,…
Adult health and social care open days are being hosted by Derbyshire County Council in May to promote the many great opportunities in social care. There are vacancies available in both residential and homecare settings within the Belper and Ripley areas, with the chance to chat with managers or…
The NHS is here to help you over the May bank holiday – so make sure you know your services to get the care you need. Anybody who needs medical advice or to visit a pharmacy over the coming May bank holiday should plan ahead to allow for reduced GP and pharmacy provision over the long weekend.…
Virtual appointments provided by hospitals Hospitals across Derbyshire have replaced some face-to-face outpatient appointments with 'virtual appointments' by phone and video. Patients can receive medical advice without the need to leave their own homes with virtual appointments an additional option…
The NQN System Rotations programme is an innovative recruitment project supported by Health Education England (HEE), Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) and the University of Derby. It has been designed by a dedicated project team, incorporating the feedback of current student nurses. Each…
James – Application Support Lead What was your first job? My first job was as a Vehicle Electrician in the Army. I worked for 11½ years in the Army which I believe has helped build my character. How did you get to your current role? After leaving the Army as a Military Clerk, I joined a…
In April 2022 Joined Up Careers Derbyshire launched a new series of newsletters covering all the various activities that the partnership is involved in - entry routes and progression in health and social care careers. April 2022 newsletter edition
University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB), in collaboration with Derby College Group (DCG), are offering a three-week pre-recruitment course with guaranteed support to get to interview on completion for a position with the hospital in an administration role. The course starts on Monday 25…
Ria What was your first job? My first role was working in retail for John Lewis, this was a temporary role over the Christmas period. How did you get to your current role? After having my temporary job, I moved into a permanent role in retail and took on extra responsibilities including…
Anybody who needs medical advice or to visit a pharmacy over the Easter bank holiday should plan ahead to allow for reduced GP and pharmacy provision over this period. GP practices will generally be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, so will not be making appointments for in-person or…
A great opportunity has arisen with Derbyshire Community Health Services who are recruiting for a clinical practice facilitator for the Newly Qualified Nurses (NQN) System Rotations programme (band 6). You will need a clinical background and be able to support training and education for NQNs on…
Healthcare support workers work across a variety of settings, from mental health to children’s services. The choice is yours. As a healthcare support worker, you’ll work under the supervision of a healthcare professional, supporting them and helping patients on their journey back to full health.…
The health and care sector in Derby and Derbyshire is launching an awareness campaign to promote the range of careers available in the local NHS and social care. The campaign, called Your Caring Career, is being run by Joined Up Careers Derbyshire, which brings together health and care…
CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – along with the whole Joined Up Care Derbyshire system of health and social care – are calling for the public’s help to make sure they can focus care on the most poorly patients as they face unprecedented demand. Berenice Groves, Deputy Chief…