Winter hubs help meet patient need and reduce pressure on GPs
An initiative run by community interest company DHU Healthcare aimed at providing additional primary care appointments to support with greater demand in winter is expanding to more areas.
Glossop GPs roll out lung health checks for past and present smokers
Local NHS teams in Glossop are inviting smokers past and present to get a lung health check in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions and save lives.GPs will be sending letters to households as part of the new screening project, which includes in-person appointments and CT scans.The letters will go to eligible people […]
University Hospitals Derby and Burton publishes Maternity Learning Review report
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has today published the report from an independent maternity learning review it requested from NHS Derby and Derbyshire last year.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year, with around 33,000 stroke related deaths each year, as well as being a leading cause of disability.The F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym provides a memorable way of […]
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.