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An innovative new device which can help reduce the time patients need to spend receiving oxygen therapy is currently being evaluated at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).

The device, named 'O2matic PRO 100', provides automated, safer, and more comfortable oxygen delivery to patients and will be used by colleagues at Queen's Hospital Burton for six months to analyse its benefits and effectiveness in a real-world setting. If the 'real world evaluation' (RWE) is successful, the machines could be rolled out more widely across the NHS. 

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) and Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CRH) are pleased to announce the identification of a preferred supplier for a new joint Electronic Patient Record system; Nervecentre.

Colleagues at Derby Private Health are opening their doors to patients, visitors, and fellow UHDB colleagues as they host an open day to celebrate the unit's tenth anniversary.

A new mum who sadly discovered her baby girl had no heartbeat has told her inspirational story during Baby Loss Awareness Week to recognise baby loss and praise the midwife who cared for her during what she called the 'toughest time of her life.'

Victoria Jones has bravely shared her experience to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place from 9-15 October, and said she wanted to highlight the support she received following the tragedy.

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. 

At UHDB we are shining a light on the support available to the baby-loss community and beyond, and to raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

We are delighted to announce that Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes, Dr Emma Wilmot, has been shortlisted for a national award for her work to use technology to help people with diabetes to manage their condition with greater ease.

In response to a rise in respiratory infections in our communities and in line with regional NHS advice, we have updated our mask wearing guidance to enhance protection for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Virtual wards allow patients to get the care they need at home safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital. Using technology, virtual wards support patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to get the care they need in the place they call home.

The Coronary Care team at Royal Derby Hospital is hosting a recruitment open day on Tuesday 10 October. 

If you or a member of your family is involved in an incident, the report you receive from UHDB will now follow different templates tailored to the specific incident we are investigating and how this was approached by our teams, which is a new addition in response to implementing PSIRF across the Trust.

From 1 October, Black History Month 2022 begins. This year's theme is "Time for Change: Action Not Words".

Throughout October, we will be sharing stories, information, and events from across the Trust and the NHS that will demonstrate and reflect our actions and attitude in ensuring racial equality. We will be supported in marking this year's celebrations by the Trust's EMBRACE Staff Network.

A nurse who recently won an award for providing compassionate care for a distressed patient has highlighted the importance of the work of her team to ensure those who have additional needs are given exceptional care and their loved ones feel supported when accessing our services

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

Colleagues from Joined Up Care Derbyshire's (JUCD) Wellbeing team are celebrating after being announced as the winner of the Healthcare People Management Association's (HPMA) Excellence in People Award.

An innovative project which embeds medical students into the Patient Experience team to help them gain a deeper understanding of a patient's time spent in hospital has been recognised after being shortlisted for a national award. The Paediatric Medical Students Patient Experience and Quality Improvement Special Study Module (SSM), was developed after colleagues at UHDB identified a gap in the curriculum for students around understanding the full patient journey and the experiences of patients who require admission to our hospitals.

Patients have scored University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust above the national average in 10 areas - including having confidence in those caring for them, being treated with dignity, and being supported to eat - that were included in a national survey regarding hospital experience.

Join us for our next free to attend Health and Information Talk on Thursday 5 October where we will be providing an insight into our preparations for the winter period.

Are you interested in a clinical or non-clinical role within healthcare? Would you like the opportunity to talk to and hear from a range of healthcare professionals and training providers who can equip you with all the knowledge you need to make decisions about your future career?

Heading out shopping this weekend? Look out for some of our UHDB colleagues who are the face of a local Organ Donation campaign at Derbion shopping centre.

The widow of a man who helped save three lives after donating his organs has told how honouring his selfless wish was the last thing she could do for her husband.

Clinicians and colleagues at UHDB are urging members of the community to confirm registration of becoming an organ donor if they wish to give the gift of life.

This week, 18 -24 September, is Organ Donation week and in Derbyshire there are currently 102 people waiting for a transplant. In Staffordshire that number is 125.

We are pleased to announce the individuals and teams who have been shortlisted for the Making a Difference Awards 2023.

The Making a Difference Awards recognise those who are going above and beyond to drive improvements in quality, patient care and supporting UHDB to be the best place to work.

A UHDB radiographer has told of his "immense pride" after taking up the role of President of the Society and College of Radiographers.

The Liver team at Royal Derby Hospital has been recognised nationally for providing exceptional care for patients with liver disease - becoming the first centre in the East Midlands and the eleventh centre in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to do so. The team demonstrated to Improving Quality in Liver Services (IQILS) assessors that they are providing safe care, improving services to those diagnosed with liver problems and developing plans to continue to evolve the service.  

Are you or someone you know looking for your first or next role in midwifery?

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton are looking for midwives to join a rewarding career at #TeamUHDB caring for pregnant women and their families. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, we want to hear from you.

Congratulations to our colleagues from Joined Up Care Derbyshire's (JUCD) Wellbeing team, who have made the final shortlist in the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards.

The awards, which are also a fund-raiser for menopause-related charities. programmes and research, work to shine a light on organisations that go above and beyond to improve support and facilities for colleagues who are experiencing menopause.

Appointments for patients requiring routine blood tests will be available to book at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital in Tamworth from Monday 4 September, allowing patients in Staffordshire to access appointments closer to home.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £8.5 million to an East Midlands partnership, including Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit (DCTSU), part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), to deliver one of eight hubs of the new NIHR Research Support Service (RSS).

A man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease has praised the compassion and support shown to him by UHDB's Parkinson's therapy team after he was delivered what he called a 'devastating' diagnosis.

47-year-old Scott Beighton, has candidly spoken about the ongoing support he has received from the Specialist Rehabilitation Team at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital who he said were 'instrumental' in helping him come to terms with his life-changing diagnosis.

A retired nurse has spoken of her pride at returning to a role at UHDB as she embarks on a new chapter of her NHS service. Karen Bussooa BEM was recently appointed as one of our new public Governors for the Derby City constituency and returns to a role with the Trust after retiring in 2020 following 42 years of service in the NHS in Derbyshire.