Cold weather across Derbyshire
There is an amber alert in effect for the East Midlands between 28/11/2023 at 18:00 and 05/12/2023 at 12:00. Look out for others as temperatures drop this weekend.
Regeneration project is a trailblazer for tackling poor health
An innovative project is under way that will tackle some of the highest levels of health inequalities in Derbyshire.
NHS colleagues are working together with partners to ensure that good health and wellbeing is integral to the redevelopment of Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, near Staveley, Chesterfield.
Medicine Order Line – Christmas medication orders
As Christmas, New Year and multiple bank holidays are approaching, we expect the Medicine Order Line (MOL) to experience high demand and higher than usual call volume.
Winter Wellness
As we enter the festive season, we recognise that it can be a busy and stressful time for many of our JUCD colleagues.
During busy times it is important to look after yourselves. Your Wellbeing team has a wealth of wellbeing support available to help keep our colleagues healthy, safe and well over the coming weeks.
Expansion of mental health crisis services across Derby and Derbyshire
If you, or someone you care for, needs urgent mental health crisis support, there are a range of options available to support.
“Think which service” this winter, urge health leaders
Health leaders in Derby and Derbyshire are urging people to “think which service” is right for their needs, as organisations prepare for winter season pressures.
Virtual Wards Launch in Derbyshire
The roll out of virtual wards across Derby and Derbyshire – providing hospital level care in patients’ homes around the clock – is underway and aims to help reduce pressures this winter.
UK Disability History Month
It’s UK Disability History Month, an annual event established in 2010 to help raise awareness of the significant struggles faced by disabled people in society – both historically and during the present day, and to advocate for disability equality, inclusion and human rights.
World diabetes day 2023
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the largest diabetes awareness campaign in the world. It is marked every year on November 14.
Virtual wards summit – Tuesday 12 September 2023
On Tuesday 12 September, leaders from across health and care in Derby and Derbyshire came together to discuss current progress with the roll out of virtual wards across Derby and Derbyshire and to understand the opportunities available to support the success of virtual wards