Healing Garden to remember loved ones will bring ‘joy and colour'
A new Healing Garden where staff and patients at the Royal Derby Hospital can plant bulbs in memory of their loved ones is to open in May.
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Inside the life of a dementia keyworker at the Royal Derby Hospital
A dementia keyworker at the Royal Derby Hospital has spoken of her passion for working with those living with the condition.
Improvements felt by staff after Discharge Cell Improvement Event
Staff and patients have come together over the past two weeks to help shape the future of the discharge process for patients at UHDB.
Nurse’s love of job rekindled after taking part in innovative scheme
A dedicated nurse who was questioning her career choice has fallen in love with Nursing again after enrolling onto the Trust’s Job Transfer Scheme.
UHDB Consultant running for cause close to his heart
A UHDB Consultant has set off on his mammoth attempt to run 100km in 10 days for a cause close to his heart.
Consultant running Derby Half Marathon in aid of Cyclone Idai victims
An Anaesthetic Consultant at Queen’s Hospital Burton is running the Derby Half Marathon to support those affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Thinking of a career in theatres?
Are you a nurse, ODP, or HCA? Are you caring, enthusiastic and driven? If so, we want you to consider a career working in our theatres.
Trust AHP Director appointed onto NHS Assembly
A leading UHDB Allied Health Professional (AHP) has been selected to appear on a national panel tasked with helping shape the future of the NHS.
High Sheriff of Derbyshire visits Royal Derby Hospital
It was a pleasure to welcome The High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Mrs Lucy Palmer, and the HM Assistant Coroner in Derby, Miss Louise Pinder, to the Royal Derby Hospital.
UHDB celebrating year of improvement practice to develop patient care
We were chosen as one of seven trusts nationally to take part in a programme to train staff in a new improvement method back in 2018.
Dedicated Sister raises over £21,000 for Intensive Care patient garden
A dedicated staff member has raised in excess of £21,000 to help fund a specialist garden for patients on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
First Medical Director role for Dr Pearson
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is proud to announce that Dr Ben Pearson has been appointed as Medical Director at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.
Congratulations to Dr Rose
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is delighted to announce that Dr Arne Rose has been appointed as Medical Director at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
Transition to Adult Services events being held for parents and carers
Parents and carers of young adults with complex health needs are being invited to attend two specialist events at the Royal Derby Hospital to help them with the care of their children who are transferring between paediatric and adult services in an acute hospital environment.
UHDB surgeons leading the way for gynaecological cancer treatment
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is leading the way nationally as a provider of life-saving surgery for patients with gynaecological cancers.
Volunteers mark more than 700 years’ service at our Derby Hospitals
VOLUNTEERS who have given more than 700 years’ service to the Royal Derby Hospital and London Road Community Hospital have been recognised in an event which celebrated their generosity and loyal support.
Making UHDB the best workplace it can be for our doctors
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has commended UHDB for making the Royal Derby Hospital a great place to train for our medical registrars and doctors.
State-of-the-art toilet improving patients' hospital experience
Queen’s Hospital Burton has today become the first hospital in the region to open a Changing Places washroom for disabled patients.
Helping our patients to get the most effective medication for them
UHDB Medicines Management Workstream is making crucial savings whilst continuing to provide patients with the most effective medication for them.
Acute Kidney Injury patients benefiting from merger
Clinicians across UHDB have significantly improved the chances of survival for patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
NHS staff survey results show staff would recommend UHDB
Staff at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton would recommend our hospitals to their loved ones and think the Trust is a great place to work, the NHS national staff survey has today revealed.
Premature babies to benefit from UHDB-led national trial
Neonatal clinicians from the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are leading a national trial investigating the best way to feed premature babies.
Weatherman Des visits hospital heroes that saved his life
A TV weatherman who fought for his life at Queen’s Hospital Burton has returned to thank some of the heroes that helped save him.
Staff, patients and visitors to benefit from new hospital car park
A new staff car park next to the Royal Derby Hospital is due to open next week to help free up additional spaces for NHS workers, patients and hospital visitors alike.
Dialysis therapy project improving wellbeing of kidney patients
Kidney patients at the Royal Derby Hospital are set to benefit from a project aimed at helping them overcome the psychological impact of their illness and treatment.
Hospital helpers Pat and David urge more to join team of volunteers
A married couple who have volunteered at the Royal Derby Hospital for the last 10 years have called on more people to donate their time to help patients.
Linda volunteering to thank NHS staff who helped save her life
A cancer survivor has spent the last decade trying to “give something back” to those that saved her life by helping out as a volunteer at Queen’s Hospital Burton.