Issue 92  |  19 April 2024

Welcome to this week's Stakeholder Bulletin.

This week's bulletin has information on 

People who are immunosuppressed, aged 75 or over and older adults care home residents are now eligible for their covid-19 spring vaccine. People in these groups will be invited to book in for their vaccine starting from April. It is really important to book in and get your vaccine if this is offered to you. The vaccine reduces your risk of becoming seriously unwell with covid.

The Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Partnership met this week and received updates on key areas of work. These included:

• Work to improve outcomes for children with special education needs; neurodiversity; social, emotional and mental health needs; and speech, language and communications needs
• How colleagues are gathering insight to hear the voices and lived experiences of people and communities
• Operational planning for NHS services in 2024/25 and improving the system's financial position
• News updates from across the Derby and Derbyshire health and care system

Papers and presentations for the Integrated Care Partnership can be read on Derby City Council's website.

Do you live in Langley Mill, Somercotes, or Marlpool? Healthwatch Derbyshire wants to hear from people eligible for flu and COVID vaccines.  

They're interested in your opinions on COVID and flu vaccinations, as well as any barriers you may face in getting vaccinated. Giving your feedback will only take 5 minutes of your time and could make a significant impact on healthcare strategies.

Plus, by taking part, you'll have the chance to win a £100 Love-To-Shop voucher!

Your input will be used to tell the NHS and Public Health about what's working well and what could be improved for flu and COVID vaccinations this winter.

If you're keen to have your voice heard, don't miss this opportunity. Take the survey on this link.

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have created a survey for young people (aged 13-20) to understand what young people already know and think about oral health.

We would appreciate it if you to share this with your networks and encourage anyone who fits within the age range to complete the survey - there’s a chance to win £50 of shopping vouchers or one of two runner-up prizes of £25 of shopping vouchers.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been recognized as the fifth best Acute Hospital Trust to work at in the country by its colleagues, but it remains committed to addressing concerns within the workplace. Dr Hal Spencer, the Trust's Chief Executive, has made it clear that any increases in violence, aggression, racism, or sexualized behaviour will not be tolerated.

Learn more about this on the Chesterfield Royal Hospital website.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is diagnosed at the earliest stage.

You can find out more on the Bowel Cancer UK website.

Over £5 million in Government funding aims to double the number of people quitting smoking in Derbyshire over the next five years. The funding will expand the free 12-week stop smoking service and increase demand for services, as well as provide training to partners.

Find out more about this on the Derby County Council website.

Joined up Careers are holding a careers event for those looking to work in the care sector.

You'll be able to speak with local employers and learn more about the New to Care programme which offers support finding suitable roles.

The event will be held Wednesday 1 May 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Imperial Rooms in Matlock, DE4 3NL.

To find out more you can email the team at ddicb.joinedupcareers@nhs.net 

Come along to the next Derbyshire Dialogue, taking place on Microsoft Teams on 15 May, 1pm – 2pm. Please click here to book your place.

Hannah Leaton, Kate Brown and Dr Ian Lawrence will give an overview of ‘Place’, which involves commissioners, community services providers, local authorities, primary care, the voluntary and community sector, and the public working together to meet the needs of local people. There will then be an opportunity to have a further discussion around it.

If you wish to subscribe to Derbyshire Dialogue emails, please email ddicb.engagement@nhs.net with 'Subscribe to Derbyshire Dialogue' in the subject line.

Did you know that 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. Click on the service you're interested in, and find the help you need easily.