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Pride Pharmacy relocation

If you will be collecting a prescription from Pride Pharmacy from the end of April onwards you will need to collect this from a new location. 

UHDB colleagues recognised for teaching life-saving CPR skills to diverse communities across Derbyshire

Two UHDB colleagues have been praised for their work which aims to teach and raise awareness of critical life-saving skills across Derbyshire's diverse communities - directly addressing health inequalities among ethnic minority and deprived community groups in the region.

Nichola Lightfoot and Nicole Abbott, Resuscitation and Simulation trainers at UHDB, have been working as part of a project to equip our communities with CPR skills, and other life-saving techniques, which can make a vital difference in an emergency.

'You saved my babies and kept me alive' - Derbyshire mum praises NHS staff for saving her two neonatal babies

A mother of four now has the 'family she always dreamed of' thanks to lifesaving care from maternity and neonatal staff at Royal Derby Hospital who cared for her twice during two complicated pregnancies - resulting in the team receiving three national awards this week.

Kristen Duffy found out she was pregnant in 2021, aged 40. Kristen and her husband, Mark, already had two children but were delighted to have the opportunity to grow their family.

Royal Derby Hospital researchers leading ground-breaking trial into thumb base arthritis treatment

Researchers from the Pulvertaft Hand Centre at Royal Derby Hospital are leading the way in a pioneering national study to determine the most effective treatment for thumb base arthritis, a condition that affects millions of people across the UK.

Base of thumb osteoarthritis (BTOA) is a common and painful condition, affecting one in five people over the age of 40. The condition can make simple everyday tasks such as opening jars, turning keys, or even writing, extremely difficult. This can heavily impact the person's independence, work, and overall quality of life.

Ilkeston CDC

State-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre that will give patients faster access to tests and improve patient experience with pioneering scanners is now open at Ilkeston Community Hospital

A new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre which aims to deliver 97,000 tests a year has opened at Ilkeston Community hospital, to bring down waiting lists and give patients faster access to diagnostic testing and results, in a community hospital which is closer to home.

Leading with transparency in Healthcare: the role of governors at UHDB

Governors play a vital part in supporting the direction and accountability of NHS Trusts. As representatives of the public, colleagues, and key stakeholders, governors have a commitment to ensure their voices are heard and considered in key decision-making processes and part of the continuous improvement of healthcare services.

Your feedback made a difference at UHDB #YouSaidWeDid

At University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB), we recognise that good patient experience is a crucial part of delivering exceptional care and hearing from patients, their families and our communities is vital to understand what we do well and what we don't do so well. This feedback presents valuable opportunities for us to continually learn and improve how we do things and embody the 'always improving' culture that helps us deliver better patient care, experience, and outcomes.

Come and join our shaping our maternity services event

Shaping our maternity services event

Do you know any women or birthing people who would like to share their experiences at our maternity event taking place on 8 March from 10am - 12pm?

Focus group for patients and families: pain relief experience in Royal Derby Hospital Emergency Department - Thursday 6 March 2025

On Thursday 6 March 2025, UHDB colleagues will be hosting a focus group to allow patients and families to share their experiences of pain relief at our Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital.

The focus group invites patients, as well as their family and friends, to be involved in anew project aimed at improving pain relief in the department - directly reflecting on the discussions and feedback shared at the session.

Specialist nurse Gill recognised by 'forever grateful' family for going above and beyond for patient on end-of-life care

A specialist nurse at Royal Derby Hospital who treated a patient before they sadly passed away, received recognition by their family for providing the compassionate care that allowed them to "pass away peacefully and with dignity".

Gill Cook, a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Upper Gastrointestinal (known as 'Upper GI') Oncology, first met the patient following their diagnosis of cancer. When the patient's condition deteriorated, she worked tirelessly to move him from A&E to Ward 303 - ensuring he had a private room so his family could be with him in his final moments. Gill stayed late into the evening and went above and beyond to provide additional support to the family, ensuring the patient’s comfort and dignity.

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital's Ward 2 celebrates five years of exceptional care in milestone anniversary of ward's opening

Staff, families, and friends recently gathered to celebrate five years of compassionate care on Ward 2 at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH) - a dedicated place to care for patients reaching the end of their lives.

Opened in January 2020, this 14-bed ward has supported over 3,000 patients on end-of-life care and their families, supporting them during the most challenging time. The ward plays a crucial role in the last stages of a patient's life - everyone has the right to a good death, one that is personalised to each patient and respects theirs and their family's wishes.

Temporary relocation of A&E patient waiting room at Queen’s Hospital Burton

The A&E patient waiting room for adults and children at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) is temporarily moving while we complete some essential construction work to improve our A&E department. 

From Friday 31 January, the usual waiting room will close and patients who require A&E support will need to book in at the temporary waiting room 'A&E Waiting', located past the Helpdesk, next to WH Smiths in the old blood clinic room.

Temporary relocation of Blood Clinic at Queen's Hospital Burton

The Phlebotomy Clinic (Blood Clinic) at Queen's Hospital Burton has temporarily moved to the old nursery building, behind the Treatment Centre, while we complete some essential building work on the main hospital site.

The nearest car park is car park 1, which includes disabled parking bays, and there is a signposted pedestrian route from the car park to the phlebotomy clinic. You can also use drop-off bays located at the Treatment Centre.

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