Jim’s blog: Understanding patient experience will help us improve integrated care
The Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care System is one of eight areas in England piloting a new survey to measure and help improve integrated care for patients.
Deputy Chief Executive goes ‘back to the floor’ with Ashbourne Ambulance Crew
The ICB’s Deputy Chief Executive Michelle Arrowsmith went ‘back to the floor’ this week joining the Ashbourne ambulance crew for an eight-hour shift, experiencing life on the frontline.
We spent a moment in the shoes of people who have disabilities – this is what we learned
Our NHS managers have spent “a moment in our shoes” as part of National Inclusion Week.
The event on Tuesday in Chesterfield town centre brought together a wide range of disability charities and support organisations.
Mahmud’s blog: Sharing Sharon’s story of organ donation
If just one more person becomes a donor because of sharing my story, it’s worth it, so please – have that chat with your family today!
Citizen’s Story – Falls Prevention Service showcased to ICB Board
A community Falls Prevention Service which helps people maintain mobility and confidence was showcased to the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care September Board meeting.
Our Annual General Meeting
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19 September, starting immediately after our Board meeting.
How losing two family members to suicide inspired my mission to help prevent tragedy for other men
Angela Pownall is a registered social worker and a former registered nurse who currently helps to coordinate NHS services in the High Peak. Angela also chairs the trustee board for the UK charity Mentell.Angela works with a group of dedicated staff, trustees, and volunteers to provide men with safe and confidential spaces to talk, free […]
Derbyshire support pack for suicide praised by practices
GP practices in Derbyshire have praised a support pack that helps them and their patients after a suicide.
The ” suicide postvention support pack” led by Clay Cross GP Dr Sohrab Panday has been used by practice staff after the suicide of a patient.
Have your say on the future of NHS learning disabilities services
People with a learning disability are being invited to have their say over the way NHS short breaks services are provided in Derbyshire.
A series of workshops, events and meetings is to take place between 10 September and 29 November.
Kay’s blog: We volunteers helped to bring a falls prevention programme to our rural community – this is how we did it
By Kay Baggley, Hartington Community Group Volunteer and Volunteer Information Champion In the Peak District community of Hartington something remarkable is happening. Our local community group has been running in Hartington Village Hall for a number of years. We host regular community meetings for all ages including a parent and toddler group, sport and leisure […]