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Volunteer Long Service Awards 2026
'Legendary' Meryl among volunteers thanked for 530 years combined serviceĀ 

Volunteers from across our hospital sites, who have chalked up a combined total of 530 years of service, have been celebrated and recognised at an awards ceremony at Royal Derby Hospital. Volunteers ...

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National award for UHDB and CRH as digital system helps patients get faster care

Colleagues at UHDB and neighbouring Trust, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, have won a prestigious national award for jointly implementing the first phase of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system, ...

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How we will keep in touch about your outpatient appointment

If you're waiting for an outpatient appointment with us, we will use text messages, phone calls and letters to contact you. ...

Annual Making a Difference Awards 2026 - Latest news
Have you got a patient hero? Nominate them for a Making a Difference Award

The nominations for the annual Making a Difference Awards 2026 - funded by the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity, are now open and we want you to share your Patient Hero so they can be recognised....