Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System

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Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Use the NHS App to manage your healthcare

The NHS App is a safe and easy way to use NHS services on your phone or tablet. It can help you manage your healthcare at a time that suits you, without always needing to call or visit your GP practice.

Monday 21st September 2026

Protect yourself and your family this winter: flu vaccinations now available for pregnant women and children

Eligible pregnant women and children across Derby and Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to come forward for their free flu vaccination as the NHS launches this year’s seasonal flu programme.

Monday 14th September 2026

Thousands of women across Derby and Derbyshire to be offered NHS home HPV testing kits

Thousands of women across Derby and Derbyshire who have not attended cervical screening appointments will be offered a home HPV testing kit as part of a national rollout.

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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. Open 8am-8pm every day, including bank holidays.

You can find out more on the Urgent Treatment Centres page.

Buxton Hospital

Waiting time: 4+ hours - Walk-ins welcome from 8am to 4pm. After 4pm, please contact NHS 111, who can book you an appointment if appropriate.

Last updated: 21 September 2026 - 1:50pm

Derby UTC

Waiting time: 02hrs 00mins

Last updated: 2 July 2022 - 1:05pm

Ilkeston Community Hospital

Waiting time: 3 hours - Walk-ins welcome from 8am to 5pm. After 5pm, please contact NHS 111, who can book you an appointment if appropriate.

Last updated: 22 September 2026 - 3:30pm

Ripley Hospital

Waiting time: 2 hours walk ins welcome from 8am to 5pm. After 5pm, please contact NHS 111, who can book you an appointment if appropriate.

Last updated: 23 September 2026 - 8:40am

Whitworth Hospital

Waiting time: 2.30 hours - Walk-ins welcome from 8am to 5pm. After 5pm, please contact NHS 111, who can book you an appointment if appropriate.

Last updated: 19 September 2026 - 2:00pm

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.

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