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Parents urged to prepare for September asthma spike
Parents and carers across Derby and Derbyshire are being urged to check their child’s asthma plan, inhaler technique, and medication ahead of the annual ‘September spike’ when asthma attacks increase as children return to school following the summer holidays.
NHS to launch ‘Super Bodies’ campaign to help parents understand when antibiotics are, and aren’t, needed
Parents and carers across Derby and Derbyshire are being encouraged to learn more about common childhood illnesses and when antibiotics are, and are not needed, as a new campaign launches in community pharmacies.
Local health and care services
Joined Up Care Derbyshire is a collaboration between health and care providers across the county and city, including NHS providers, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council.
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are a great alternative to going to an Emergency Department for non-life threatening health issues which require urgent treatment. They usually have shorter waiting times and parking. Open 8am-8pm every day, including bank holidays.
Buxton Hospital
Derby UTC
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Ripley Hospital
Whitworth Hospital
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the NHS organisation responsible for developing a plan for meeting the health needs of the population, managing the NHS budget and arranging for the provision of health services in the ICS area.




