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The DEXA bone density scanner at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
New state-of-the-art bone density scanner to support faster diagnosis for UHDB patients

A new state-of-the-art scanner that can support faster diagnosis for osteoporosis is being introduced at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB), helping advance the service provided and reduce waiting times fo...

Pride Pharmacy closed Feb 2026
Pride Pharmacy is closed on Saturday 28 February 2026

Pride Pharmacy in the Kings Treatment Centre at Royal Derby Hospital will be closed on Saturday 28 February 2026 due to essential power works, we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. ...

An image of John Hatton, holding his skis aloft in the mountains
Skiing fanatic John urges people with persistent heartburn or swallowing issues to get checked this Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month

A skiing enthusiast who lost part of his stomach and oesophagus to cancer is urging others with persistent heartburn or swallowing issues to get checked. ...

A renal nurse preparing a machine for dialysis
UHDB researchers aiming to discover if cooling dialysis fluid can help preserve memory and brain function for patients

Researchers at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are leading a new study to examine whether cooling the fluid used in dialysis can help preserve memory and thinking functions for patient...