Latest news and blogs
New programme launched to support Derbyshire’s 80‑plus social prescribers
Social prescribers across Derby and Derbyshire have kicked off a new training programme to increase their professional development and give them access to peer support.
Leading differently in neighbourhoods: “Housing, income, safety, community – that’s where the real change happens”
Dr Raj Komal is a GP partner at Wilson Street Surgery in Derby City and the co‑clinical place lead for Derby City. With more than 15 years of experience in system‑wide working, he has been at the heart of Derby’s neighbourhood development from its early days.
NHS staff and patients celebrated in special NHS Day
Patients and carers, frontline NHS staff, and leaders across Derby and Derbyshire were celebrated in the media last week as part of a national day for the NHS run by the BBC.
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.




