Pioneering collaboration in Derbyshire brings falls classes close to home
People at risk of falling in a rural part of Derbyshire are benefiting from a long-term programme of exercise classes thanks to a pioneering collaboration.
“Think which service”, urge health leaders
Health leaders in Derby and Derbyshire are urging people to “think which service” is right for their needs, as we head into the colder months.The “Think which service” information campaign is launching today (Thursday October 3) with a guide to NHS services for the 1.1 million residents of Derby and Derbyshire.The campaign aims to help […]
Protect yourself this winter: Flu and COVID-19 vaccines now available
Vulnerable and older people across Derby and Derbyshire, including people with some existing conditions, who are most at risk of getting ill this winter will start to receive an invitation to come forward for a flu and COVID-19 vaccine.
Students on tour support patients and GP practices
Nursing and pharmacy students have been helping patients and supporting GP practices, thanks to the support of The Hub Plus Derbyshire.
New support for GP surgeries to help carers
GP surgery staff across Derbyshire County Council area are receiving new training to help them support patients who have identified themselves as unpaid carers in their communities.
“Sneezing pandas, psychotic cats and pain management”
Lorna has had over a decade of living with multiple conditions that cause a variety of serious pain responses.
She has learned to manage her pain better and successfully moved from taking regular high dose opioids every day to only occasionally needing over the counter pain medication.
System teamwork saves lives and supports people to “live well with pain”
Fewer people are coming to harm, including avoidable deaths, and more people are managing their pain better, thanks to teamwork across the health and care system.
Matthew’s blog: “If we can help prevent people falling we can prevent so many health issues”
Data shows that Derbyshire has a high number of people who fall, with South Derbyshire seeing more incidents of falling due to an ageing population.
New GP practice branch for housing site
A new GP surgery branch is to be built in South Derbyshire to provide for the healthcare needs of the growing local population.Newhall Surgery, in Swadlincote, has been awarded the right to build the facility on the Drakelow housing development site, near Burton-on-Trent.It will be a branch of the current surgery but will provide all […]
New register of personal assistants launched
A new register that brings together a list of personal assistants has been launched.A personal assistant is someone who provides a service for those who are in need of support for everyday living (e.g. personal care, meal preparation, medication and social support).In most cases, they are employed by an individual who may have a direct […]