At the time of writing, members of the ambulance service who are members of the GMB union have planned industrial action to take place on Wednesday, 21 December from 06.00 hours to 05.59 hours on Thursday, 22 December, and Wednesday, 28 December 2022, from 06.00 hours to 05.59 hours on Thursday, 29 December 2022. You can find further information about the plans to ensure that patient and staff safety, welfare, dignity, or respect are not jeopardised by industrial action on the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) website and the West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) website.

The NHS is here to help you over the Christmas and New Year period – so make sure you know your services to get the care you need.

The NHS in Derby and Derbyshire is reminding people to not leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.With the holidays fast approaching, please remember to order and collect any repeat prescriptions as soon as you can so you and your family have enough medicine over […]

One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure, most people don’t realise, but if you’re over 40 you can get it checked for free at most pharmacies. High blood pressure doesn’t have any obvious symptoms but it is a major cause of heart attack and stroke, and can also lead to a […]

Here’s five things to consider to help you stay well this winter and hopefully take some of the stress away

People across Derby and Derbyshire are already benefiting from a series of projects aimed at improving access to care and boosting hospitals’ ability to discharge patients.

Find out what you need to know about Group A Strep, including what to look out for and what to do.

Severe cold weather is forecast between Wednesday 7 December and Monday 12 December. Stay in touch with family, friends and neighbours who might need your help

Access to health services over the Christmas period may be reduced so plan ahead and know where to go if you need medical help.