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.
This consultation is asking local people to share their views on proposals to relocate two services for older people with mental health conditions to new facilities in the county. Inpatient services for older people with functional mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and…
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Vaccination teams across Derby and Derbyshire are beginning a major push this weekend to vaccinate as many people as possible against Covid-19 before Christmas. Clinics across the city and county are providing thousands of extra appointments, with many slots being booked up quickly by people so…
The latest edition of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire newsletter is now available. In this edition you can find out more about: Plans to involve citizens in shaping local health and care priorities The NHS Charities Together (NHSCT) Community Partnership grant initiative What the…
Applications will be shortlisted and successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Interviews will be held on 22nd February 2022 either in person or on MS Teams Induction day will be held on 14th April 2022 and include subjects such as infection control, safeguarding, health…
Contracts for East Midlands Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery are due to be renewed in 2023 and NHS England & NHS Improvement – Midlands (NHSE/I Midlands) are inviting people to submit their thoughts to help shape future specialist services. The Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery is a referral service…
As clinical director of the vaccination programme at Midland House in Derby I get a lot of questions about who is eligible for a vaccination. It does change from time to time, because we get new information and guidance from researchers and other experts. At the moment, anybody over the age of…
This week sees a new phase begin in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, as people aged 40-49 become eligible for their booster dose and 16-17-year-olds can get their second dose. People can book their vaccinations through the National Booking Service, either online or by calling 119, or using…
Joined Up Care Derbyshire are recruiting for two new roles supporting the personalised care agenda in healthcare. The roles are a Project/Programme Manager and a Project Business Administrator in personalised care. Personalised care represents a new relationship between people, professionals…
An inspiring apprentice on a scheme run by Joined Up Careers Derbyshire has become a finalist in the Derbyshire Apprentice of the Year awards. Mia Cooper was a runner-up in the category which was part of the 2021 Business Awards run by East Midlands Chamber. The ceremony took place at the…
To mark Healthcare Support Worker Day on Tuesday 23 November, Joined Up Careers Derbyshire is hosting an interactive Teams talk. The event, on Microsoft Teams, which runs from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, is aimed at Healthcare Support Workers across Derby and Derbyshire. There will be a chance to hear…
Self-Care Week is the annual national event that raises awareness of what we can all do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing. This year, the theme is Practise Self Care for Life. Self Care Week is a perfect time to think about how we live our lives and maybe make some small…
Three new Covid-19 vaccination clinics have opened for children across Derbyshire, as part of the county’s nation-leading efforts to protect young people and their families from the virus. The clinics in North Wingfield, Chesterfield and Dronfield Woodhouse join Midland House in Derby to provide…
A Derbyshire patient who badly gashed his hand whilst using a pair of secateurs has spoken in glowing terms about the swift care that he received at his local Urgent Treatment Centre. After nearly slicing the end of his finger off tending to his garden, Richard Lindop had to be driven straight to…