Healthcare teams support people back to work
GP practice staff are supporting people to get a job, or to keep their job after going off sick, through a pilot scheme in two areas of Chesterfield that have high levels of health inequalities.
Summit outlines progress on dentistry and oral health
Children and people who are most at risk of tooth decay are getting more support to have a healthy smile, thanks to a plan underway in Derby and Derbyshire.
Community pharmacies to offer emergency contraception from today
People across Derby and Derbyshire are now able to access emergency contraception consultations directly at their local community pharmacy, without needing a GP appointment or visiting a sexual health clinic.
Join our public session | How the NHS uses patient data to improve care
We are holding a public session to explain how patient data helps us deliver better care, prevent illness, and support people across Derby and Derbyshire.Every day, the NHS relies on patient data to deliver better healthcare for everyone. Patient data is at the heart of how we plan services, spot health issues early, and support […]
Ashgate Hospice – response statement
NHS Derby and Derbyshire has provided a response to media organisations in response to statements made by Ashgate Hospice.
Ex-heroin addict who decided to ‘die a junkie’ now a mental health nurse helping others in Derby
A 49-year-old man who used heroin for 24 years and pledged to ‘die a junkie’ is now a mental health nurse helping people in Derby.
Mental health wait times to be cut for children and young people
Waiting times for an appointment to see a children’s mental health practitioner are set to fall, following a £1.5m investment in services.
Blog: How Joined-Up Data is Transforming End-of-Life Care in Derby and Derbyshire
By Dr Pauline Love, End Of Life Clinical Lead Derby & Derbyshire ICB
In the past year, Derbyshire has embarked on a transformative journey to improve Palliative and end-of-life care (PEoLC) by harnessing the power of joined-up data using a population health management approach.
World Mental Health Day: Listening to Lived Experience
This World Mental Health Day, professionals across Derby and Derbyshire are encouraged to recognise the value of lived experience in shaping mental health services.
Ripley volunteers, social prescribers and befrienders welcome ICB Chair Kathy McLean
Volunteers, social prescribers and local befrienders welcomed ICB Chair Dr Kathy McLean into the heart of their thriving hub in Ripley to show her the impact and reach of Amber Valley Community and Voluntary Services (CVS).Since 1989, Amber Valley CVS has provided community support, working to strengthen local groups and volunteer networks across Amber Valley […]