Health inequalities and how to tackle them were the subjects of discussion at February’s Derbyshire Dialogue.
A panel of expert speakers – including Tracey Elder – guided the audience through examples of good practice across the Derby and Derbyshire healthcare system.
Methods to remove the barriers that prevent people from underserved communities in Derbyshire from participating in health research have been shared at two celebration events.
Two Midlands trusts see the benefit for thousands of patients following the launch of a new digital health record system.
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board and NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board are pleased to announce that Bill Shields is joining both organisations as their new Chief Finance Officer.
Kerry and her husband Neil have been fostering for Derbyshire County Council for 12 years, caring for children of all ages—from newborns to 17-year-olds. Their experience spans a wide variety of placements, including short breaks, long-term fostering, and emergency care.
Derbyshire’s mental health unit for mothers and babies has been given the seal of approval by independent assessors from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for the third time in a row.
The Derby and Derbyshire Team Up Home Visiting Service frees up GP capacity, according to 86% of people working in primary care who completed a recent survey.
The NHS is partnering with national charity Heartburn Cancer UK to launch a targeted campaign in Derby.
By Dr Chris Weiner, Medical Director, Derby and Derbyshire ICB
More people are being diagnosed with dementia and therefore getting the help and support they need, thanks to a successful programme in Derby and Derbyshire.