NHS Derby and Derbyshire brings together all NHS organisations and it also facilitates the work of the Integrated Care System, including supporting the coordination and implementation of our Integrated Care Strategy.
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is working to a five-year delivery plan 2023-28.
The ICB is managed by our Board which includes leaders from the local NHS, local councils and people with specialist expertise.
Key documents
ICB news
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Case Study: How staff and patients worked together to improve their general practice
At Gresleydale Healthcare Centre in Swadlincote practice staff worked together with their Patient Participation Group to implement the changes in telephone and website systems.
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New telephone systems and on-line booking improve patient experience at GP practices
NEW telephone systems and improved on-line booking are helping to beat the 8am rush at GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire.
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Ejaz’s blog: How our communities are helping to beat “the silent killer”
In this blog, Ejaz talks about health inequalities across Derbyshire and the rise in high blood pressure in minority communities.
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Ellie’s blog: Help is at hand across county if you want to quit smoking
Smoking is still one of the biggest causes of avoidable death and ill health in our county and we’re working hard to help people quit for good. Hear from Ellie Houlston, Director of Public Health at Derbyshire County Council as she explains the help available to Derbyshire residents
Angela’s blog: How our teams provide consistent care, more efficiently, as equal partners
Angela explains how health and care professionals work together to support people in their communities.
Kathy’s blog: Let’s join up our efforts to improve health and wellbeing
Read more from Dr Kathy McLean, Chair of NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB as she talks about her role as Chair and the aims of our system.