Joined Up Care Derbyshire | Stakeholder Bulletin - Issue 115

Issue 115 | 27 September 2024

Welcome to this week's Stakeholder Bulletin.

We aim to bring you key updates each week from the health and care system.

In this edition, you can find out more about Organ Donation Week, find details of upcoming events, and read more about a Derbyshire care home which has been nominated for a national award.

Organ Donation Week

The Chair of Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Mahmud Nawaz, is urging people to sign up as organ donors on Organ Donation Week after his wife Sharon sadly passed away but saved four people with her organs – including a one-year-old boy.

Mahmud tells the whole story in his blog. He said: "Sharon’s organ transplantation was successful; her lungs and her heart could not be used because of the damage of the brain haemorrhage, but her kidneys and her liver (split into two) saved four people, including a little boy of one-and-a-half who wouldn’t have made it to two without Sharon’s liver. That above all made me cry tears of joy – she loved children, she would have been proud of that."

We spent a moment in the shoes of people who have disabilities – this is what we learned

Local disability support and community groups, supported by the Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum, held a free event this week, which is National Inclusion Week, and NHS managers went along to spend "a moment in our shoes" – listening to people who have disabilities, but who are so much more than their diagnosis.

Deputy Chief Executive goes ‘back to the floor’ with Ashbourne Ambulance Crew

The ICB's Deputy Chief Executive Michelle Arrowsmith went 'back to the floor' this week joining the Ashbourne ambulance crew for an eight-hour shift, experiencing life on the frontline.

Michelle's visit kicked off at 6.30am with the team who checked over the ambulance vehicle, equipment and medication before starting their day.

She went on to be part of a range of conveyances to hospital including two children and older adults who all needed emergency care.

Ashfields Care Home finalists in National Dementia Care Awards

Ashfields Care Home in Heanor, Derbyshire, has been named a finalist in two categories at the 14th National Dementia Care Awards 2024. The home’s Forget Me Not Team, which manages the dementia suite, is up for the Dementia Care Team Award, and Kerry-Ann Berrisford has been shortlisted for the Activity Provider/Lifestyle Lead Award.

Josie Greveson, Ashfields’ Registered Manager said: “They work so hard, do such a great job, making such a difference. It is a challenging but rewarding role. They are our winners, and I am very proud that they are part of the Ashfields’ family."

The awards celebrate excellence in dementia care, acknowledging innovation, dedication, and person-centred approaches in the sector.

Annual open day for children's mental health services

Derby’s NHS mental health service for children and young people will be opening its doors in October with a free open day showcasing the support it provides.

The event takes place at Temple House, Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SA on Monday October 10 between 12.30pm and 5.30pm.

Health and Social Care Award nominations now open

The Joined Up Care Derbyshire Careers team are opening up award nominations to celebrate and recognise the incredible and invaluable work of our unregistered workforce across Derby and Derbyshire.

We want to celebrate the fantastic work that healthcare, care and all of our support workers do each day and night. They may be from a care home, GP practice, the community or a hospital setting.

NHS Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination programme starts

The NHS will be offering Covid, flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations this winter to protect those most at risk from being unwell over the winter months.

The RSV rollout started on September 2, and includes a vaccine for pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies, and a routine programme for those aged 75 to 79.

People aged 75 to 79 years old will be invited to receive their RSV vaccination with their GP. Pregnant women should speak to their maternity service or their GP.

Flu vaccinations are available for pregnant women and children from September 1. From October 3, Covid and flu vaccinations will be available for all the other eligible cohorts.

Have your say on the future of NHS learning disabilities services

People with a learning disability are being invited to have their say over the way NHS short breaks services are provided in Derbyshire.

A series of workshops, events and meetings is to take place between Tuesday September 10 and Friday November 29.

Families, carers and people who speak on behalf of service users are also being invited to take part.

JUCD self-referral library now live

Did you know you don't always need to see a GP or consultant to access some referral services? Self-referral is an option that can make it easier and faster for you to get help, rather than seeing your doctor.

You can register for most of them online. Find out more.

Contact

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Disclaimer:
While every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this bulletin are accurate and up-to-date NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board do not accept any responsibility of any omission or inaccuracy as it is not deliberate. Nevertheless, we will appreciate provision of accurate information to improve our work. Where links are provided to external content, NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board holds no responsibility for such content or accuracy.

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