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Update on Vasectomy Services
Vasectomy services in Derbyshire are provided by Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS). During autumn 2025, DCHS paused new referrals onto its waiting list. This meant that while existing patients continued to receive treatment, no new patients could be added at that time. This decision was taken because the service had reached its full capacity for […]
Derby and Derbyshire announced as regional champions for Neighbourhood Health at NHS Excellence Awards
Derby and Derbyshire ICB are one of seven regional champions across the East Midlands in the NHS Excellence Awards, having won the category for Neighbourhood Health.
NHS Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Programme extended by another 12 months
A scheme which authorises specially trained pharmacists to prescribe NHS medicines directly to patients for a range of illnesses, without them needing to see their GP, is to be extended at four Derby and Derbyshire pharmacies for a further 12 months.This enables patients to continue accessing NHS treatment for minor illnesses, contraception, menopause, acne, hypertension […]
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.
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.




