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It is with deep sadness that we share with you that University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and the NHS has lost a highly respected colleague who tragically died in the Air India flight disaster with his family.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) recently welcomed NHS England's Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) Helen Balsdon, Chief Midwifery Information Officer Jules Gudgeon and NHS England - Midlands Regional CNIO Deanne Driscoll to the Royal Derby Hospital to showcase the impacts being made by our Trust-wide digital transformation programme.

Colleagues working in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Royal Derby Hospital have showcased how the service is reducing pressures in A&E and bed capacity, in a video which demonstrates how the service is transforming patient care.

NHS Confederation visited our SDEC team as part of their urgent and emergency care programme, which aims to highlight examples of best practice that should be adopted across the wider NHS system - as part of NHS England's drive to have a similar service in place at every hospital with a major emergency department. This also follows the team being shortlisted for both NHS Parliamentary and HSJ Patient Safety Awards over the last year.

The apprenticeship scheme led by the Learning and Development Team, was rated 'Good' across four key themes, following an inspection by Ofsted. The themes include quality of education, personal development, behaviours and attitudes, leadership and management.

NHS facilities in Derbyshire and Staffordshire are set to benefit from nearly £8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades that will improve hospital environments for patients and staff.

When Neonatal baby, Sophina, was born prematurely, weighing just 730 grams, she had to stay in intensive care and needed additional care from specialist neonatal teams. To support her mum Antonia to continue that care at home, colleagues helped train the new mum in   feeding tube management, which meant Sophina was able to go home quicker.

Polls are now open for Trust Members to cast their votes to decide who will become our next Public Governors on our Council of Governors. 

Only months into her first role as a Registered Nurse at UHDB, Agata Chirek has been praised by a family for her care, compassion and support throughout their father's final days. 

Healthcare assistant (HCA) and valued mentor Tania Spencer has been presented with the prestigious Cavell Star Award, in recognition of her compassionate patient care and "empathic" support for colleagues. 

Congratulations to Dr Frances 'Fran' Game, Diabetologist and Clinical Director for Research and Development at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, for being internationally recognised with the 2025 Medstar Georgetown Distinguished Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage. 

Volunteers who give their time to University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB) have been celebrated for their long service and commitment to supporting our communities.   

Volunteers across the Trust received awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' contribution to UHDB at a ceremony held at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) at the beginning of May.   

Staffordshire County Council has informed us that essential roadworks will take place on Belvedere Road, near to Queen’s Hospital Burton, over a two-week period starting Monday 19 May, affecting vehicle access to the site. Anyone with questions or concerns about the roadworks can contact Staffordshire County Council via: trafficandnetwork@staffordshire.gov.uk.

The Park and Ride service for Royal Derby Hospital operating from Kingsway Boulevard will be closed on Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May while we conduct some essential maintenance work.

The work is being done over the weekend as footfall is lower and during this time, visitors can use the available on-site car parks, or seek other travel options such as public transport. 

A brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) which aims to deliver quicker access to diagnostic testing and results for patients in the Derbyshire community is now open.

Stacey Hatton, Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton took part in the prestigious annual commemoration service at Westminster Abbey, which honours Florence Nightingale's legacy and life work, while also celebrating the contribution and impact of nurses and midwives to society.

Colleagues from UHDB's Dermatology team are touring around community events across Derby and Burton to deliver skin education, as part of BBC Radio Derby's Colin Bloomfield Sun Safe campaign.

Are you or someone you know interested in having your say on a new NHS service which tells families if their newborn baby is a carrier of a blood condition, including if they are a carrier of sickle cell disease?

Congratulations to UHDB colleague Dr Aklak Choudhury, who has been appointed Clinical Director for Improvement for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Colleagues, patients and visitors at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) today, Thursday 8 May, were invited to join a national two-minute silence at 12pm to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).

Runners hoping to be part of the iconic London Marathon in 2026 can now apply for a charity place with Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity for the first time.

Work has started on the garden outside Ward 2 at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital (FNCH). 

Join the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board and Joined Up Care Derbyshire for an important discussion on the future of urgent and same-day care in our community. This session will introduce the Case for Change, outlining the challenges facing urgent care services and the journey so far.

Following additional recruitment and training to our midwifery team we were able to reinstate a safe and sustainable home birth service across Derbyshire and Staffordshire which this month, four families have used.

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) patients have shared how routine screening through the post led to their bowel cancer diagnosis, and how taking part in a clinical research trial helped prepare them for surgery and quick recovery. Anthony Walsh and Rich Hawksworth, both from Derby have thanked teams who cared for them throughout their journey.

A dad of two who was diagnosed with bowel cancer, despite having no symptoms, has urged people to complete their own vital screening tests. 

Temporary changes to how you access Entrance 9, A&E and the Children's Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital

Our Council of Governors plays a crucial role in helping us on our journey towards delivering Exceptional Care Together and shaping the future of UHDB. We have five positions across five constituencies for which we are currently seeking nominations across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.