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The Endoscopy unit at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (SRP), one of our community hospital sites based in Tamworth, has achieved the prestigious Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation, a hallmark of excellence in endoscopy services.

This achievement places the unit among an elite group of gastrointestinal endoscopy services in the UK and Republic of Ireland - recognised for meeting rigorous, high-quality standards in clinical care, patient experience, and service delivery.

A family whose baby boy tragically stopped breathing at home, have developed an emotional video with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) to share their story and teach infant CPR to all parents. 

Teams and colleagues from University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) have been shortlisted in three different categories at the Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2024, which recognise those who are exceeding standards in wellbeing, inclusion and development the nursing and midwifery workforce.

Join us for our next free to attend Health and Information Talk on Thursday 12 December covering the topic of fibromyalgia and polymyalgia rheumatica - which are both types of chronic conditions that cause widespread muscle pain in the body. 

Congratulations to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's (UHDB) Work Experience team for winning a regional award for their work with local education providers to offer students a chance to experience what it is like to work at the Trust and in the NHS.

On Monday 11 November 2024, colleagues across University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB) Trust gathered to mark Remembrance Day through services held at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) - coordinated by our Armed Forces Network.

The Ovarian Ultraradical Theatre Team at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) recently received well-deserved recognition for their dedication and expertise in supporting patients undergoing complex surgeries for advanced ovarian cancer.

The team, whose work has a profound impact on patient outcomes and experience, take on some of the most challenging cases at UHDB - delivering intricate, lengthy procedures on patients with a remarkable level of teamwork and skill.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Royal Derby Hospital were recently recognised for their exceptional care of a critically ill patient, who was the husband of a colleague within their own department.

Two colleagues from the Paediatric Diabetes department at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton were invited to a prestigious academy event in Switzerland to present their groundbreaking innovation work to reduce waiting times for young people that need insulin pumps.

Today, Friday 8 November, it's World Radiography Day 2024 - a celebration of therapeutic and diagnostic radiographers, and a day that marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895 by the German Physicist William Roentgen (Wilhelm Rontgen).

The respiratory medicine team on Ward 3 at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB), who supported a patient to fulfil their final wishes and gave "their family some beautiful memories", was recently recognised with an End of Life Care (EoLC) Achievement Award presented to them by the End of Life Care team at University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB). 

We are delighted to announce a Paediatric Nurse Recruitment Day on Monday 11 November 2024 - taking place within the Training Centre at our Royal Derby Hospital site. 

This event provides a unique opportunity for registered paediatric nurses, as well as nursing students graduating in early 2025, to explore exciting career options within our dedicated team.

The Puffin Ward at our Royal Derby Hospital site were recognised for their exceptional care and compassion after a personal letter was shared with Executive Chief Nurse, Garry Marsh, from the young patient's grateful mother - who is a fellow UHDB colleague.

Suzi Thorpe nominated the team after her 14-year-old daughter was admitted to Puffin Ward in March 2024 with severe pneumonia and pleural effusion which are serious conditions that greatly impact the lungs and needs close monitoring care.

This Black History Month, organisations and individuals across the UK are celebrating this year's theme of "Reclaiming Narratives" — and today, we're hearing from UHDB's Chief Analytical Officer, Rowland Agidee, who shares his career journey.

We are delighted that three UHDB apprentices have won in their respective categories at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024 with four of our apprentices, and our organisation as a whole, being recognised as finalists for the awards.

Naomi Kinlock, Adam Allton, and Harriet Sowter have each emerged as winners in their respective categories, underscoring the incredible contribution apprentices make to our organisation.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) colleagues are hosting this year's surgical congress meeting led by the Association of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons (ALSGBI) after leading the way nationally in robotic surgery for specialist abdominal wall hernia and complex pancreatic and biliary procedures.

Throughout Black History Month in October, University Hospital of Derby and Burton unveiled a series of Windrush commemoration plaques across all five Trust sites. This was led by our EMBRACE staff network who worked with partners like Derby City Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust to design a fitting tribute to the Windrush generation, and all those who came after them in a permanent reminder of their remarkable legacy.

Judith and Julia attended their routine breast screening appointment, and were diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, despite having no symptoms. For Breast Cancer Awareness month, they are sharing their stories to encourage other women to respond to the lifesaving invitation.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's (UHDB) Tobacco Dependency Treatment team > who provide personalised support to patients in our hospitals who want to quit smoking, are "proud" to continue improving support for patients by being the first inpatient service England to offer an innovative "life-saving" medication. 

Two teams at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) have received national recognition for their innovation and approach to implementing improvements which have directly impact our patients and colleagues.

Both of the projects have been nominated in the Championing Continuous Improvement category of the Smarter Working Live Awards - part of their annual conference being held on Thursday 21 November at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham - with the work to embed continuous learning and improvement through the deployment of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), and the digitising of Essential Safety Guides (now known as eGuides) for nurses and healthcare support workers (HSCWs).

A Physiotherapist who made service improvements leading to better outcomes and patient experiences for people with respiratory problems, is the latest colleague to be recognised with the 'Excellence' Making a Difference Award. 

Blood tests are now available at the Community Diagnostic Centre at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital.

We are proud to celebrate this year's annual SAS Week (14-18 October 2024) here at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), which honours our Specialty and Specialist (SAS) doctors for the vital role they play in delivering exceptional patient care.

SAS doctors are a cornerstone of the NHS - providing consistent, high quality care as permanent members of clinical teams. They bring an extraordinary range of experience and skills to a range of disciplines and departments, and their impact is immeasurable.

Today (Monday 14 October) is Allied Health Professional (AHP) Day, highlighting the key role AHPs play in the NHS and delivering exceptional care to our patients and communities. We want to take this opportunity to celebrate the roles and contributions of our AHP professions at UHDB by shining a light on the amazing work they do.

This week (9-15 October) is Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time for bereaved parents and families to come together to commemorate and remember the lives of their babies.

On Monday 28 October colleagues and members of the public are invited to drop-in to the free dementia festival event taking place at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) DE22 3NE, between 9am and 2pm. 

This Black History Month (October 2024), we are honouring the contributions of the Windrush generation and all those who 'answered the call' many years ago to help rebuild our nation after World War II, and play a key role in making the NHS what it is today.

We are unveiling new plaques across all Trust sites in commemoration ceremonies through Black History Month, with our executive leaders, EMBRACE Staff Network and community partners attending. The events will feature reflections on the impact of Windrush, and provide an opportunity to engage with members of our diverse community.

Dr Greg Fletcher, Clinical Lead for Organ Donation, joined Specialist Nurses Sabina Hardman and Helen Hale, appearing on eye-catching digital artwork across the Derbion in Derby City Centre, promoting organ donation for Organ Donation Week (23 – 29 September 2024).

The posters are displayed on large screens throughout the shopping centre, and the team have shared important messages about the impact of organ donation, and how to register to become a donor.