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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.

Join us for our next free to attend Health and Information talk on Wednesday 2 April covering planning End of Life Care.

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.

A patient who was cared for at UHDB after undergoing leg amputation, has thanked two 'exceptional' Physiotherapist colleagues who helped him walk again, saying they helped him 'find the light in a very dark place' and achieve what he thought was impossible.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts have seen early benefits for thousands of patients from new digital system Nervecentre.

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.

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.

UHDB Urology and Facilities departments worked collaboratively to improve Trust facilities and be more inclusive for male patients with incontinence, enabling UHDB to become the second hospital Trust in the UK to back 'Boys need Bins', a national campaign to support men who have had prostate cancer or surgery.

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.

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?

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.

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.

A research project at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH) led by University of Plymouth, is looking for people who have Parkinson's Disease to improve their walking through Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) is part of an innovative national long-term research called the Generation study  looking at newborn babies' genomes to help improve testing, diagnosis and treatment for genetic conditions.

Parents with poorly babies who require neonatal support across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) can now access regular updates on their mobile phone following the launch of BadgerNet, an electronic patient record system (EPR) that transforms how detailed information about neonatal babies is recorded and accessed.

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.

Nursing duo at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) are making UHDB a great place to learn by supporting students with essential hands-on experience in our busy Emergency department.

Sarah Edwards, MP for Tamworth, visited the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, to see the cutting-edge facility supporting local residents to get access to diagnostic tests quicker and closer to their home and community.

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) hosted a visit by Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of NHS Confederation, who met nationally recognised teams and praised the innovation on display during his time at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH).

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.

A UHDB pharmacist has been named one of The Pharmaceutical Journal's ‘Women to Watch 2024’ for her commitment to transforming the care of older patients, and her leadership in pioneering new ways of working that alleviate pressure on the wider NHS.

A collaborative team that was created to offer holistic care to patients with advanced chronic liver disease, has won a prestigious award. 

Dr Claire Grant, Consultant Hepatologist, created an Advanced Cirrhosis Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) which meets fortnightly to review referred patients who have advanced cirrhosis, a life-threatening condition that results from scarring of the liver.

Here is the latest edition of the Trust's Information Talk, which took place in December and covered the topics of Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia. 

Patients across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire can now receive hospital support while at home through a virtual ward service where patients, who have been assessed face to face by a doctor, are given monitoring equipment to use at home, which allows them to regularly report vital assessments via a digital app to medical and nursing teams based inside the hospital or community.

Players and staff from Derbyshire County Cricket Club visited Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on Monday, to spread festive cheer and brighten the spirits of patients and staff.

The Royal British Legion (RBL) Riders Branch came to Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) in November collecting for this year's Poppy Appeal. 

Players and staff from Burton Albion Football Club brought some festive joy to patients at Queen's Hospital Burton last week, as part of their annual Christmas visit.