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Off-duty clinician recognised for fast action and lifesaving roadside response

A UHDB clinician has been recognised with a Patient Hero Award after her quick thinking helped an injured motorcyclist receive urgent care following a serious collision. ...

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Major contributions to children's diabetes care sees colleague 'overwhelmed' by national honour

A UHDB dietitian who has supported toddlers and children following a life-changing diabetes diagnosis has reflected on how every patient she has worked with "has inspired me to be a better dietitian" ...

Aemilia, left, with Alison Brailey, Chief Pharmacist at UHDB - in front of a large digital version of Aemilia's winning poster
Burton primary school pupil wins national NHS careers competition

A talented Year 4 pupil from Burton-on-Trent has been named as the national winner of the Step into the NHS careers competition in primary schools - celebrating the variety and diversity of roles acro...

Hairdresser Bev Wadsworth (left), who underwent the new thumb joint replacement surgery, with a client; right - the metal ball and socket implanted into the thumb joint.
'Thumbs up' for innovative surgery that kept hairdresser from early retirement

A Staffordshire hairdresser who feared she may have to hang up her scissors within six months is now looking forward to another decade in the salon - thanks to an innovative new surgery, part of a pio...