The Grange and Elm Court

05/04/2026

Happy Easter, everyone. On this day, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ following his crucifixion. Whether you're spending the day in worship, enjoying some family time or embarking on an Easter egg hunt we hope you have a wonderful day. We'd like to say a huge 'thank you' to anyone working today, particularly our own incredible staff. Thank you for all that you do

03/04/2026

Today is Good Friday, which is a sacred day focusing on sacrifice, atonement for sins, and the divine love shown through suffering. It is the day we remember for the crucifixion of Christ. However you acknowledge it, we hope that this is the start of a lovely Easter weekend for you

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which is part of Autism Acceptance Month. This month is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, celebrating neurodiversity, and increasing understanding of autism to make sure that all voices are heard equally. It's time to come together to accept, understand and support one another

01/04/2026

April is here! We love this quote from William Shakespeare, whose birthday is coming up later this month... the world finally feels as though it's waking up again

26/03/2026

This week we have celebrated 25 years of Lee, our maintenance man. Thank you for all of your service; you make such an incredibly difference to our home

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all of our friends who are celebrating!

19/03/2026

This is an open, honest and inspiring account of neurodiversity from someone working within the healthcare industry. Thank you so much for sharing your story in celebration of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, so that others know they're not alone

“Remember your brain is not wrong – it’s just different”

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 – 23 March 2026), an annual awareness week that celebrates and challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, the Trust has spoken with a Trust administrator about her experience of being neurodivergent.

Neurological differences affect 15-20% of people in the UK. By highlighting the strengths and positive perspectives of neurodivergent people, this helps to celebrate their unique talents and ways of thinking.

Esther Rook, Medical Education Administrator at Derbyshire Healthcare, shares her experience of having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the impact this has had on her life.

Read more: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/about-us/latest-news/neurodiversity-celebration-week-remember-your-brain-not-wrong-its-just-different

17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day to our extended family and friends. We hope you have had a joyous day if you celebrate!

16/03/2026

We're committed to supporting the training and development of our staff, and so it is fantastic to see those equally dedicated rewarded for their incredible efforts

It was a proud day yesterday for our CEO Professor Oonagh Smyth as she collected her CBE for services to adult social care.

This is a wonderful recognition for both Oonagh and the incredible adult social care sector.

Well done Oonagh from the whole Skills for Care team 👏

15/03/2026

We're sending love this Mother's Day, whether you are celebrating or finding today tricky

08/03/2026

To all the women we have ever known, you are celebrated in every way. Thank you for everything that you do; for everything you have achieved, and for every way you inspire us

08/03/2026

Friday was National Employee Appreciation Day. We wanted to show our team members how much we appreciate them, and laid on plenty of treats and pampering. Thank you so much for all that you do. You have no idea how much you mean to us