The third episode of our new Healthy Conversations podcast series with ICB Chair Dr Kathy McLean is now available.

GP practices in Derby and Derbyshire have been praised for making improvements to patient satisfaction with their services.

A TEAM which helps keep the primary care workforce in Derby and Derbyshire up-to-date with skills, development, wellbeing and learning welcomed ICB chair Dr Kathy McLean for a visit to their ‘Hub’.The Hub Plus, Derbyshire is a mixed team of 17 core staff members – including GPs, nurses, project managers and more – with extensive […]

NHS leaders in Derby and Derbyshire have welcomed the publication of the government’s NHS 10 year plan and thanked local people and staff for their contribution to it.

Derby and Derbyshire were proudly represented at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025, which celebrate excellence in digital innovation across the NHS.

Michelle Arrowsmith, ICB Deputy CEO, met people living with learning disabilities and learnt about hospital passport and how it can improve the care people receive.

Dr Kathy McLean, chair of the ICB, was treated to a whistle-stop bus tour of the outreach work done by Derbyshire’s sexual health team within underserved communities.

A NEW service in the High Peak is fast-tracking professionals to quicker help for non-medical emergencies in a bid to reduce unnecessary 999 calls and hospital admissions.

From 23 June, people living with obesity may be eligible to access tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) for weight loss purposes in primary care settings.

This does not mean prescriptions will be provided immediately. It means primary care settings can begin discussions with patients about whether tirzepatide is the right option to improve their health through weight loss.