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Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the Royal Derby Hospital and the London Road Community Hospital incorporating the Derby Medical School which is run in partnership with the University of Nottingham. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2015 following their inspection where they noted some outstanding practice and innovation, we deliver quality patient care a

nd in recent years have achieved high standards which have put us amongst the cleanest and safest hospitals in the country.

From 7am Friday 25 July to 7am Wednesday 30 July, some resident doctors across the NHS will take part in industrial acti...
24/07/2025

From 7am Friday 25 July to 7am Wednesday 30 July, some resident doctors across the NHS will take part in industrial action. If you have an appointment at one of our hospitals, attend as normal unless we contact you. It is important that everyone who needs urgent medical attention continues to access NHS services:

➡️ Call 999 or visit A&E for life-threatening or serious conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes
➡️ Visit an Urgent Treatment Centre for minor injuries or illnesses, such as broken bones, sprains, minor infections, cuts and more
➡️ Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice on where to receive care
➡️ GP surgeries and dental practices will remain open
➡️ Pharmacies are able to treat some common conditions and are available for advice

Find out more: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/latest-news/information-for-patients-upcoming-resident-doctor-industrial-action-19706

Meet nine-year-old Mara Dinnis, who is sporting her new hair style after making the bold decision to donate her hair to ...
24/07/2025

Meet nine-year-old Mara Dinnis, who is sporting her new hair style after making the bold decision to donate her hair to The Little Princess Trust, a charity that makes wigs for children who have experienced hair loss from illness or treatment. ✨

Mara lives with Diamond Blackfan Anaemia Syndrome (DBAS), an incredibly rare disorder with an estimated 350 diagnoses in the UK - where a person's bone marrow does not make enough red blood cells, causing severe anaemia.

Mara and her family have received lots of support from the national DBAS charity, which 'delivers support, research and hope to the DBAS community' - and Mara has played her own brilliant part with fundraising for the charity in her school.

She is on a programme of regular blood transfusions which she receives at Royal Derby Hospital every three weeks and next week will undergo a bone marrow transplant at Birmingham Children’s Hospital as part of her treatment. Preparing for the procedure involves a course of chemotherapy, and one of the side effects of this is hair loss.

Mara decided she wanted her hair to be used for a good cause, spurring her decision to go for the big chop. She has since gone for a bright new look and is over the moon with the results.

📝 Mara's impressive fundraising efforts haven't gone unnoticed - she has been recognised for her bravery and charitable work by the local news, and you can read the full article on the Derbyshire Live website here: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/inspirational-derby-pupil-mara-9-10351284

And Mara wants to keep on making an impact for others, including raising more awareness about DBAS, saying: "I would really like to go into schools when I'm older to help people understand the condition."

We wish Mara the best of luck for her upcoming transplant. 💙

🌧️ No rain could dampen the spirits of our colleagues last weekend!Members of our EMBRACE Colleague Network proudly repr...
23/07/2025

🌧️ No rain could dampen the spirits of our colleagues last weekend!

Members of our EMBRACE Colleague Network proudly represented at this year's Derby Caribbean Carnival - taking part in the procession to celebrate culture, community and connection 🎉

22/07/2025

There is still time to share your views about midwife-led birthing services in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, which includes the birthing service at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital.

The consultation is open until Sunday 3 August and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board want to hear from as many people as possible.

"We want to ensure that Deaf voices are at the heart of our research - so that real, meaningful improvements can be made...
17/07/2025

"We want to ensure that Deaf voices are at the heart of our research - so that real, meaningful improvements can be made" 💙

UHDB colleague Dr Anna Selby PhD is leading a new study which aims to address health inequalities in the Deaf community, thanks to more than £100,000 in funding from National Institute for Health and Care Research. 📓✍🏻

The research will engage with Deaf individuals in our communities directly, as they share their experiences of navigating NHS services and highlight the areas where change is needed most urgently. This will help to co-create solutions that break down barriers to care, both at UHDB and across the NHS. 📶

Read the full article for more information about this important work ➡️ http://bit.ly/3GQutyX

"She is an absolute godsend to our service, and goes above and beyond every day" 💖 Sue Eyre, Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI...
15/07/2025

"She is an absolute godsend to our service, and goes above and beyond every day" 💖

Sue Eyre, Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Navigator, has been recognised as a 𝒫𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝐻𝑒𝓇𝑜 for her compassion when guiding patients through their UGI cancer journey - "profoundly impacting" their lives, and continuously inspiring her colleagues in the process. ✨

Thank you Sue for making a difference every day. 💙👏

Read more about Sue and the work of her team, here ➡️ http://bit.ly/3TBvMop

☀️ Most people love a bit of sunshine, but sometimes the heat can be too much, especially for older people, babies, and ...
10/07/2025

☀️ Most people love a bit of sunshine, but sometimes the heat can be too much, especially for older people, babies, and those with health conditions.

Find tips on how to beat the heat and stay safe this summer. 👇
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/.../beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot...

"It's nice to put UHDB on the UK dermatology map. It makes everyone happy and this is very much about 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, rather t...
09/07/2025

"It's nice to put UHDB on the UK dermatology map. It makes everyone happy and this is very much about 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, rather than just one person's award" 🌟

Congratulations to Dr Rabi Nambi, a Consultant Dermatologist at UHDB for over 20 years, who has been honoured as 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 by the British Association of Dermatologists 👏

Dr Nambi has been recognised for providing invaluable learning opportunities for the next generation of dermatologists at the Trust and beyond - ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered by Dermatology both today, and in the future.

Read more about Dr Nambi's success here: https://bit.ly/4kr5kbS

"It was compassion personified. When you're in the department, as a patient or with someone you love, you are feeling vu...
08/07/2025

"It was compassion personified. When you're in the department, as a patient or with someone you love, you are feeling vulnerable - but the team made a 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 difference." 💫

UHDB Chair, Prem Singh, recently saw the "remarkable" care delivered by our Royal Derby Hospital Emergency Department first-hand, after an emergency visit with a family member. 💙

Prem was at the side of his relative when he was rushed to hospital after falling seriously ill - and was cared for by Dr Mohammed Abdelaziz, Consultant, Dr Becky Norman, Senior Doctor in Emergency Medicine, and Ashleigh Godwin, Senior Sister.

After this experience, the three colleagues were recognised as 'Patient Heroes' for their "genuine care and compassion", during what was a distressing time for Prem and his family.

🏆 You can read the full story behind the team's Making a Difference Award, here: https://bit.ly/4lE7WnJ

Our A&E departments are very busy today. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲.If you have a minor illness or inj...
08/07/2025

Our A&E departments are very busy today. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲.

If you have a minor illness or injury, you will be seen quicker when visiting an Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injuries Unit, where wait times are up two hours.

UTCs and MIUs can provide treatment for a range of minor illnesses and injuries, including burns, sprains, broken bones, or cuts.

Use NHS 111 online or phone services if you're unsure where is best for you to get the care you need. Find out more about Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres in your area, including waiting times, via our website: https://bit.ly/3LwLTPp

For more information on what NHS service to use when you are unwell, visit: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/.../think-which.../

*Data correct as of 8 July 2025. Patients are always prioritised in order of clinical urgency.

Incredible support from our communities, and our colleagues, for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity last month - from skyd...
07/07/2025

Incredible support from our communities, and our colleagues, for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity last month - from skydiving to football matches, marathon-running to birthday donations, and much more... 🎁✨

Thank you all 💙🤍

Today marks 77 years since the birth of our National Health Service. From Burton General, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, an...
05/07/2025

Today marks 77 years since the birth of our National Health Service.

From Burton General, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, and The Manor Hospital to our five hospital sites all these years later: we want to take this opportunity to say 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 to our incredible staff and volunteers, past and present, for making both the NHS and UHDB the organisations they are today.

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 July 2018 to bring together our five hospitals – in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth – to provide the highest quality care to patients across southern Derbyshire and south east Staffordshire. Our aim is to deliver outstanding care for local people as we bring together the expertise of our 12,000 staff across our five hospital sites.