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 […]
In recent weeks, trade unions representing NHS staff across the country have been balloting their members and advised the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that they are in dispute over the 2022/23 pay award and patient safety concerns. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced that strike action will be taking place in some parts of the country on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December but this will not affect every area or employer.
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.
Healthwatch Derbyshire is running a survey to understand more about new mothers’ experiences of mental health services.
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 cancer and save lives.