Partnership work sees smoking rates fall below 10%
Smoking rates among adults in Derby and Derbyshire have fallen a further 1.6% in a year, dipping below 10% for the first time.
The Future of Primary Care – latest episode of Healthy Conversations Podcast with Dr Kathy McLean
The latest episode of our podcast series Healthy Conversations with ICB Chair Dr Kathy McLean is now available.
The podcast will now feature experts from across the new cluster system of Derby and Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire (DLN).
Derbyshire mum urges parents to vaccinate children against flu to protect vulnerable children like her son
A Derbyshire mum is calling on parents to make sure their children get the flu vaccine this winter, after her son Finley endured a terrifying battle with respiratory illness.
Blythe House’s Roaming Car Service supports hundreds of people to spend their final days at home
A nighttime ‘roaming car’ in North Derbyshire has supported hundreds of people to spend their final days where they most want to be, at home, surrounded by family and friends.
Leading Differently: Neighbourhood models will create the seamless service patients already expect
Richard Butler is a long‑standing GP partner in Eckington and the neighbourhood clinical lead for North East Derbyshire and Bolsover. His leadership is grounded in collaboration, trust and shared purpose. He believes neighbourhood working strengthens relationships, improves system understanding and ultimately delivers more coordinated, compassionate care for local residents.
NHS urges residents to stay safe as hospitals face pressure and storm Goretti approaches
People in Derby and Derbyshire are being urged to choose the right NHS service and take extra care during cold weather, as storm Goretti is forecast to hit the region.
NHS urges families to help loved ones get home from hospital quickly and safely
Discharge teams in hospitals across Derby and Derbyshire are encouraging families to help loved ones get home from hospital quickly and safely.
Continuing Healthcare and Continuing Care services now provided by ICB for Derbyshire patients
From Thursday 1 January 2026, the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) service for patients in Derby and Derbyshire will be provided by Derby and Derbyshire ICB.
From Couch to Community – 250 residents take 5X steps to health
More than 250 people in Amber Valley have become more active after the NHS and local voluntary sector groups came together to create the Couch to 5X scheme.
Driven by passion not profit – working in the voluntary sector in Derby
Molly-Jo Burnett from Derby’s St James Centre has shared thoughts on working with children with additional needs.