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We are delighted that our EMBRACE Staff Network, alongside other Trust colleagues, will be proudly participating in the Derby Caribbean Carnival 2024, with support and funding from the Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity (DBHC). This vibrant and culturally rich event will take place on Sunday 21 July 2024, at Osmaston Park in Derby.

The Derby Caribbean Carnival is a beloved annual event organised by the Derby West Indian Community Association (DWICA). It showcases the rich and diverse Caribbean culture through a lively procession, colourful clothing and outfits, and vibrant music. The event is a staple in Derby’s cultural calendar, and celebrates and promotes Caribbean heritage, while fostering broader community spirit. The procession will be starting at 1pm from Derby City Centre, culminating in Osmaston Park where attendees can enjoy a variety of performances, food stalls, and family-friendly activities.

We are pleased to share the news that Chris Sands has been appointed as Executive Chief Financial Officer at UHDB.

Chris, who will join UHDB in late October, currently holds a similar role at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) since joining in 2021, and has nearly 20 years board level experience.

UHDB introduces exciting new training tool to enhance CPR training across all sites

A new state-of-the-art training tool has been rolled out across all UHDB sites, aimed at ensuring all our staff are equipped with the highest standard of life-saving CPR skills - enhancing patient care both within our hospitals and in the wider community.

The Brayden manikin is a highly sophisticated device developed by INNOSONIAN, a medical equipment supplier committed to improving out-of-hospital outcomes, particularly for cardiac arrest.

The Brayden is what's known as a 'half-body manikin', which is paired with training software accessible through an iPad, which provides real-time feedback on the quality of CPR being performed - including critical metrics such as the depth and speed of chest compressions. This immediate feedback is invaluable in ensuring that staff are performing CPR to the highest standards. providing a comprehensive and interactive training experience for our staff.

Congratulations to Professor Adam Gordon, Clinical Associate and Consultant Geriatrician at UHDB, who has been awarded an MBE for his services to older people's healthcare.

The family of a patient who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and deemed too unwell to travel to Thailand for her daughter's wedding has thanked colleagues at Royal Derby Hospital after they set up a live stream to allow them to be a part of the celebrations.

Visiting hours are changing today (8 July 2024) across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). We are making this change because of feedback from patients, staff and stakeholders about our visiting hours, and to comply with the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) 9A regulation > that people in hospitals have the right to receive visitors under all circumstances.

In an era of rapid technological advancement, colleagues at UHDB are leading the charge in harnessing the power of data science, intelligent automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive positive change to patients and communities across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Across the world, AI and intelligent automation is already used in many fields and has developed and grown considerably in recent years. AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving and decision-making. Intelligent automation combines AI with automation technologies to streamline processes and allow this technology to carry out tasks with minimal human intervention.

We are hosting a community conversation with women, birthing people, partners and supporters who have recently accessed our maternity services and we want to hear from you. 

Over the coming weeks, some junior doctors across the NHS, including those at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), are planning to take part in strike action.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is now using Badger Notes, an online system and app which aims to give people more access to and control of their maternity records during pregnancy.

The Trust is pleased to announce today (12 June) that Andrew Hall has been appointed as substantive Executive Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Andrew took up the interim COO position in August last year. Across his 10+ years at UHDB he has worked in Trust-wide roles focusing on service improvement and hospital operations, as well as several years leading the diagnostic and surgical services as Divisional Director.

The COO is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's hospitals, supporting the delivery of the best quality care and meeting national operational performance standards for areas like A&E, cancer, planned operations, and diagnostics amongst others.

The Trust is pleased to share that Debbie Loke has been appointed as its new Executive Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO).

The nominations for the annual Making a Difference Awards 2024 are now open and we want you to share your Patient Hero so they can be recognised.

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. 

A clinical nurse specialist dedicated to making a difference to the life of patients undergoing treatment for cancer has been singled out by her colleagues for the innovative care she provides for patients and the compassionate leadership she gives to her team.

Senior Clinical Educator for International Nursing, Lindy Garrucho, was chosen to represent the nursing profession at the 59^th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

The work of UHDB's Carers Staff Network has been praised by carers and those they care for by those who attended the second Caring in the Community event recently (Friday 3 May). Attendees were able to meet other carers and seek information and support from more than 40 national and regional charities and organisations, including Carers UK, who were at the event, which aims to bring carers from across the Midlands together to help them get the support they need.

Members of the UHDB Carer's Network were joined by colleagues to celebrate the Trust being presented with the Carer Friendly Employer Quality Mark. The accreditation, which is recognised nationally by Carers UK, demonstrates UHDB's commitment to building a supportive and inclusive workplace for colleagues with caring responsibilities, while also using their lived experiences and expertise to continue to support caregivers or those who may need to provide care for a loved one in the future.

Dementia Action Week (13 - 19 May) is promoted by Alzheimer's Society to raise awareness about improving dementia care in the UK and encourage people and organisations to act regarding dementia. This year, the theme is focussed on dementia diagnosis and encouraging healthcare leaders and providers to prioritise dementia in policy and decision-making.

Alyanna, Sister at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, shares her journey to nursing at UHDB this International #NursesDay.

Sunday 12 May is International Nurses Day, recognising the vital role of nurses in our NHS and providing compassionate and safe care to patients. Nurses make a difference to the lives of so many people and make a lasting impact on their health journeys.

A team who worked creatively and innovatively to be able to deliver improvements to patient experience for those undergoing gynaecology treatments, has been recognised with a Making a Difference Award.

Long standing volunteers from across all UHDB sites who have dedicated their time to helping patients, visitors and colleagues have been honoured at a special ceremony.

Sunday 5 May marks International Day of the Midwife, recognising the valuable role of midwives in healthcare. Midwives play an essential role in improving the health of women, birthing people, and their babies, and we want to use this opportunity to thank each and everyone one of our midwives for their hard work.

A team of researchers has set its sights on expanding its scope to support yet more patients access cutting-edge healthcare through research after recently winning a regional award. The Research in Emergency Medicine in Derby and Burton (REMEDY) team was one of three entries to this year's National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) East Midlands Clinical Research Network (CRN) Awards, and won the prize for Outstanding Achievement by a Team for their work in helping more than 3,500 patients enrol into clinical research since their formation in 2017.   

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is pleased to share that Prem Singh has been appointed as its new Trust Chair.

Students and newly qualified healthcare professionals are benefitting from an extensive pre-preceptorship and preceptorship support programme at UHDB, which aims to help them feel more comfortable and confident when they take on their first role in the NHS. The pre-preceptorship programme offers students from universities across the Midlands who are seeking or are already on a placement within the Trust the chance to attend a range of sessions over a five-day period, covering the fundamentals of care as well as providing vital pastoral support.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Chesterfield Royal Hospital have confirmed their future electronic patient record system (EPR) will be provided by Nervecentre, after signing a joint contract last week.

Patient Experience Week is an internationally recognised week to raise awareness about the importance of good patient experience. Initially started by the Beryl Institute  > in the US, the week is now celebrated in the UK too. UHDB is holding our own Patient Experience Week celebrations this week from 22 - 26 April, with further events planned for 29 April to 1 May to coincide with NHS England's Experience of Care Week.