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.
Click here for the latest information on the COVID-19 community vaccination programme and ‘frequently asked questions’.
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.
People all across Derbyshire are going back for a second helping of Covid-19 vaccine, as the largest vaccination programme in NHS history enters yet another important phase. More than quarter of a million people received a first dose in the first 70 days of the programme, providing them with some…
Anyone aged 65 to 69 who has not been vaccinated is now being urged to respond to their recent invite to get their life-saving coronavirus vaccine at one of the more than 20 vaccination sites across Derbyshire. Due to the continued success of the programme and the availability of supplies, people…
Click the bar below for more information about when and how you are likely to receive your COVID-19 vaccination if you have not already had your vaccination. Here you will also find more information about the vaccination sites in operation across Derby and Derbyshire.
Vaccination teams across Joined Up Care Derbyshire have reached a greater percentage of over-70s patients than almost any other area in the country, ahead of the national target of vaccinating everyone aged over 70 by February 15. Official figures up to February 7 showed 92.5% of people aged over…
Derbyshire GPs are appealing to patients for help in coping with the current COVID-19 pandemic by thinking carefully before ringing for an appointment, as they remain open but unable to carry out some routine care appointments. Throughout the pandemic, GPs have continued to treat patients, with…
We are now asking people aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, and who would like to be, to contact the NHS to arrange a jab. Until now the NHS has asked people to wait until they are contacted to help ensure that those who are most vulnerable are protected first -…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the unique COVID-19 vaccination facility at Derby Arena today [MONDAY, FEB 8]. Mr Johnson met staff and volunteers at the Arena, which hosts two parallel vaccination efforts under one roof. One is a local vaccination service, run by 30 GP practices for local…
Script – for community conversations In the last year we’ve seen a devastating number of Asian people suffer, and die, from Coronavirus. We do not want to see this continue. If you are of Pakistani descent, you are at higher risk of getting Coronavirus - especially if you have a long-term…
Script – for community conversations In the last year we’ve seen a devastating number of Asian people suffer, and die, from Coronavirus. We do not want to see this continue. If you are of Bangladeshi descent, you are at higher risk of getting Coronavirus - especially if you have a long-term…
Script – for community conversations In the last year we’ve seen a devastating number of black people suffer, and die, from Coronavirus. We do not want to see this continue. If you are of Afro-Caribbean descent, you are at higher risk of getting Coronavirus - especially if you have a long-term…
Script for African community conversations In the last year we’ve seen a devastating number of black people suffer, and die, from Coronavirus. We do not want to see this continue. If you are of African descent, you are at higher risk of getting Coronavirus - especially if you have a long-term…
If you would like to be a part of the DMNV partnership at this exciting time take a look at the role descriptions. This is an opportunity to represent your community in shaping maternity and neonatal services. The committee will be starting at the same time with the opportunity to develop the roles…
Community Representatives' Communication Toolkit Please find below useful toolkits and resources to support you engage with communities regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. You will find toolkits for the following communities: African Caribbean Bangladeshi Pakistani
New variants of COVID-19 A variant of SARS-COV-2 is a version of the virus that has undergone some genetic changes (mutations) and this is a cause for concern. Some mutations may change the characteristics of the virus and how it interacts with humans. There is currently no evidence to suggest…