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.
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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.
Individuals will be able to get free flu jab from their GP or pharmacist Centrally secured supply of vaccines available to GPs and pharmacies for newly eligible group Adults over the age of 50 will be able to get their free flu vaccine from 1 December in the next phase of this year’s expanded…
The People Hub, run by Joined Up Careers Derbyshire, has produced a new animated video highlighting the #CallToArms campaign. #CallToArms seeks to create a pool of people willing to support the health and social care workforce during the coronavirus pandemic. A key priority will be supporting…
Parents, carers and young people are invited to attend the Virtual Health and Life Sciences Showcase from 6.00-7.00pm on Monday 30 November. Find out about exciting study opportunities for students joining in Year 9, Year 10 and Year 12 at UTC Derby Pride Park, where academic and technical…
Carers Rights Day is taking place on Thursday 26 November and this year organisers Carers UK have decided on a simple but very important main message: ‘know your rights’.
The issue of pork ingredients in some vaccines has raised concerns among some groups. This leaflet has been developed to provide information about vaccines that contain this product and the alternatives that may be available. This leaflet describes how and why porcine gelatine is used in vaccines.
Carers Rights Day – ‘Know Your Rights!’ In Derbyshire, health, social care & voluntary sector partners are coming together to help local carers understand their rights during this difficult time. Carers need to know their rights wherever they are in their caring journey; whether they are in…
Researchers from the University of Derby are seeking members of the Derbyshire Armed Forces Community to participate in a short focus group or interview around your experiences of living and working in Derbyshire and accessing local services in the area. It is hoped this research will assist local…
Introduction to social prescribing Social prescribing is a means of enabling GPs, nurses and other health and care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. Recognising that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental…
For many of us, our health and wellbeing may be more on our mind this year, than in previous years. So there’s no better time to find out all about what’s going on in Derbyshire to help you boost your wellbeing. Perhaps you want to quit smoking, and you’d like to know how to get started (for free)…
We’ve put together some key information on staying safe in Derbyshire in this section, things such as avoiding scams. We hope you’ll be able to make sure this information reaches everyone that may benefit.
You or someone you know may need a little more support this winter. Perhaps you or someone you know needs support to stay out of hospital, or you’re a carer that needs more support at this time. In this section, there’s information on a range of support offers that may be able to help.
The NHS and social care sector in Derby and Derbyshire is seeking to create a pool of people willing to support the health and social care workforce during the coronavirus pandemic. A key priority will be supporting the vaccination of health and care staff, and the wider population, with the…
The Derbyshire Health and Care People Hub, part of Joined Up Careers Derbyshire, wants to create a pool of people willing to support the health and social care workforce during the pandemic. A key priority will be supporting the vaccination of health and care staff, and the wider population,…
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to go to get those jobs in the house sorted. In this section you’ll find information on two key services that may be able to help you with this.
Senior Project Manager Agenda for Change Band 7 Secondment or Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2021 - immediate start required An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the contingent workforce programme across the…