Industrial action at EMAS – information for the public
Industrial action is planned to take place at EMAS on Monday 20 February 2023 to Tuesday 21 February 2023, with more than one union taking part.
Help to get family members out of hospital and to stay home
If you know someone who needs a bit of extra support at home then you may be able to help them access the Home from Hospital service.
Derbyshire black communities receive Covid-19 and vaccine feedback at health engagement event
A health engagement event for Derby and Derbyshire’s Black African and Black Caribbean communities was held last Thursday (9th February) as a way of sharing findings and frequently asked questions from previous listening events.
Ambulance service advises public ahead of Monday industrial action
Industrial action by amublance staff is planned to take place at East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) on Monday, 6 February, 2023 to Tuesday, 7 February, 2023.
First meeting in public for new Health and Care Partnership to confirm three focus areas
The first meeting in public of a new heath and care partnership will take place in Derby and will agree on the three areas for focus.
Last chance for people in Derby and Derbyshire to get Autumn booster
Eligible people in Derby and Derbyshire who have yet to receive an Autumn booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccination have until 12 February to get protected.
Black community health engagement event
Come and hear feedback from our recent Covid-19 events where we gathered the views and experiences of the virus and vaccination from black communities.
Reschedule health appointments if teacher strikes prevent you attending
Healthcare providers across Derby and Derbyshire are asking patients who cannot attend an appointment due to the impact of the teacher strikes to call and reschedule as soon as possible.
Seven simple things you can do to stay well during the final winter months
The post-Christmas and New Year period can be a difficult time for many – recovering from a busy time, credit card bills landing and berating those pesky New Year’s Resolutions you made but are struggling to keep.
Keep your respiratory condition under wraps
Those with respiratory conditions are one of the most affected groups in the colder months, and lead to people needing to seek additional support from healthcare during winter.