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.
Click here for the latest information on the COVID-19 community vaccination programme and ‘frequently asked questions’.
Planning future services together so people can be healthy, live well and stay well.
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. Our plans have been reviewed during summer 2019 - you can see the progress made in our plans section.
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A collaboration between GPs, ambulance staff, the council and a charity has helped to provide Covid-19 vaccinations for some of Derby’s most vulnerable people. The clinic at Safe Space on May 11 vaccinated 110 people with a history of homelessness and rough sleeping, most of whom were receiving…
Derbyshire County Council is working hard to make sure that residents stay safe and well during the Covid-19 pandemic and that includes making sure that everyone has access to a vaccination. That’s why there is now help on offer if you are struggling to attend your Covid-19 vaccination appointment.…
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event focusing on achieving good mental health and the theme for this year is 'nature'. This year, we're inviting the people of Derby and Derbyshire to immerse themselves in the '5 Ways to Wellbeing', while reconnecting with nature…
An article promoting the Joined Up Careers Derbyshire virtual work experience programme has been published in the summer edition of Decisionz e-zine – a digital magazine supporting young people to make informed career choices - see: http://magazine.decisionz.co.uk/books/sodp (page 16). The…
An innovative week-long event to showcase the diversity of careers and pathways into health and social care is to take place in Chesterfield. ‘Careers that Care’ week, a series of virtual events organised in partnership with Derbyshire Voluntary Action’s (DVA) Community Chesterfield project, the…
If you are currently an unpaid carer, and would like a COVID-19 vaccine, you need to register as an unpaid carer with your GP practice. This will then enable you to access a COVID-19 vaccine. Unpaid carers may care for those who are considered ‘Clinically extremely vulnerable’ or those ‘at risk’,…
The NHS is here to help you over the May bank holidays – 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 May bank holidays should plan ahead to allow for reduced GP and pharmacy provision over this period. GP…
Click to listen to Susie Bailey, Medical Director Derbyshire GP Task Force, Radio Derby appeal to 'Think 111 First' before contacting theIr GP about vaccine side effects. Derbyshire GPs are appealing to patients for help in coping with the current pandemic by thinking carefully…
What is in this community communication toolkit? Key talking points to have with your local community about the COVID-19 vaccinations, praying Taraweeh and Ramadan at home. Community questions and answers: Can I take the vaccine while fasting? What ingredients are in the vaccines?…
Sophie – Adult Social Worker/Service Manager What was your first job? My first job was working in Primark whilst I was in 6th form. How did you get to your current role? Becoming a social worker was very accidental for me – after doing much worse in my A levels than predicted, I found…
Joined Up Careers Derbyshire is working in partnership with Springpod to revolutionise the health and social care work experience offer through the Future Talent, Future Heroes programme. Gaining work experience in health and social care can be challenging - places are limited and age…
Linking with Health and Wellbeing Boards, towards a statutory Integrated Care System The Board welcomed Cllr Carol Hart and Cllr Roy Webb as representatives of the aligned Derby and Derbyshire Health and Wellbeing Boards, to reflect the further collaboration on agendas between those Boards and the…
The latest NHS England statistics show that Joined Up Care Derbyshire has the fourth highest rate of vaccinations in England. New data also shows Derby is one of the better performing cities in England for vaccination uptake. JUCD vaccination teams have now provided a first dose of Covid-19…
The latest NHS England statistics show Joined Up Care Derbyshire now has the fifth highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in the country, with nearly 66% of people aged 16 or older now having received at least one dose. The rest of the top five is composed of predominantly rural systems, with Dorset…