It’s “know your numbers” week from 2 to 8 September and community pharmacies across Derbyshire are ready to welcome you at any time for a free, simple, blood pressure check.

NHS Derby and Derbyshire is urging the public to plan ahead, stay safe, and to use NHS services wisely ahead of the August bank holiday in order to get the right care in the best place.The upcoming bank holiday falls on Monday 26th August.The NHS is here to help you over the bank holiday – […]

NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board’s Vice Chair, Richard Wright MBE, has announced he will retire in November 2024.

The British Transplant Games, an event promoting the life-changing benefits of organ donation and encouraging transplant patients to stay active through sport, is being held close to Derbyshire this year from August 1-4.

At Gresleydale Healthcare Centre in Swadlincote practice staff worked together with their Patient Participation Group to implement the changes in telephone and website systems.

NEW telephone systems and improved on-line booking are helping to beat the 8am rush at GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire.

In this blog, Ejaz talks about health inequalities across Derbyshire and the rise in high blood pressure in minority communities.

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 explains how health and care professionals work together to support people in their communities.

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.