New Position for John MacDonald
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Chair John MacDonald has confirmed that he will leave his role in the summer to become Chair of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.
Health and Care Partnership Meets in Public
The second meeting in public of a new health and care partnership will take place in Derby this week (Wednesday 19th April 2023) and will agree on the three areas for focus as the partnership starts its work in earnest. The Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Partnership brings together NHS, local authorities, the voluntary sector […]
Derbyshire care body names experienced clinician in Board role
An experienced consultant in anaesthesia and pain management has been appointed as a new clinical board member with NHS Derby and Derbyshire.
Junior doctors’ industrial action: Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 April
The second round of industrial action will take place for 96 hours consecutively between 06:59am on Tuesday 11 April and 06:59am on Saturday 15 April 2023.
Spring Covid jab available soon to help Derby and Derbyshire’s most vulnerable stay protected
The NHS kicks off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme today (Monday 3rd April) with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable, starting in care homes.
New responsibilities for ICB
NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB takes on delegated responsibility from NHS England for the Commissioning of Pharmacy, Dental and Optometry services from 1 April 2023.
Pharmacy
PharmacyPharmacies range from single-handed businesses to national and international corporations. Most operate under contract with the NHS. The Integrated Care Board is now responsible for the commissioning of pharmacy services in our area.This page aims to guide people in Derby and Derbyshire to relevant services or support. Much of the information links to national websites.Find […]
Derbyshire Health and Care System remains under pressure
The Derbyshire health and social care system is under sustained and significant pressure.
Got a minor illness? Your pharmacist can help
Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who can easily help with minor illnesses such as coughs and colds, itchy eyes and earache.
University of Derby and Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) celebrate being shortlisted for the Business Charity Awards
The University of Derby and Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) is celebrating being shortlisted for the Business Charity Awards for Community Impact. This is a testament to the strong partnership between the University and DVA, which has enabled them to make a real difference in local communities. The winners of this prestigious award will be announced […]