Welcome to the Emergency Department
Award-winning emergency care
One of the busiest departments in the hospital, the Emergency Department (ED) is known as the hospital’s ‘front door’.
Three sites, 240,000 cases each year, the region's only helipad, and modern facilities - find out what makes our emergency care award-winning.
Latest news from our Emergency Departments
Family of young man who underwent surgery to amputate his legs after having flu-like symptoms tell their story to raise awareness of Sepsis
The family of a young amputee whose lives were 'turned upside down' when he contracted sepsis are helping others recognise the signs and symptoms of the life-threatening condition, which affects 245,0...
Event will raise awareness of Hepatitis C as UHDB initiative supports diagnosis for patients attending Emergency Departments
An event to raise awareness and boost testing for Hepatitis C is taking place in Derby city centre next week....
Emergency Department colleagues who showed 'remarkable levels of compassion' recognised with Patient Hero awards
Three colleagues from Royal Derby Hospital's Emergency Department have been recognised as 'Patient Heroes' by Prem Singh, Chair at UHDB, after he saw their "remarkable levels of compassion and person-...