Kerry and her husband Neil have been fostering for Derbyshire County Council for 12 years, caring for children of all ages—from newborns to 17-year-olds. Their experience spans a wide variety of placements, including short breaks, long-term fostering, and emergency care.
Derbyshire’s mental health unit for mothers and babies has been given the seal of approval by independent assessors from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for the third time in a row.
The Derby and Derbyshire Team Up Home Visiting Service frees up GP capacity, according to 86% of people working in primary care who completed a recent survey.
The NHS is partnering with national charity Heartburn Cancer UK to launch a targeted campaign in Derby.
By Dr Chris Weiner, Medical Director, Derby and Derbyshire ICB
More people are being diagnosed with dementia and therefore getting the help and support they need, thanks to a successful programme in Derby and Derbyshire.