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We are pleased to share that University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) has become an official Advocate organisation for World Childless Week, strengthening our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues feel seen, supported, and valued.

World Childless Week takes place from 14 to 20 September 2026  and raises awareness of the experiences of people who are childless not by choice. This refers to people who want to become parents but, for a range of reasons and circumstances, have not been able to. This important awareness week provides an opportunity to recognise people and their experience who can often go unseen, and to help people share their stories with confidence.

You are invited to attend our next public Trust Board meeting taking place on Tuesday 8 September at Royal Derby Hospital, from 10am until 12.30pm.  

This will be held in the Trust HQ, on Level 5, in Boardrooms A and B.

A nurse who "makes a difference every day" for children and their families at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) - and is supporting colleagues around her to provide the best experience for every patient - has been recognised with a prestigious national nursing award.

Rebecca Woodcock, Sister on the Sunflower Ward in the Children's Hospital at RDH, was nominated by her colleagues for a Cavell Star Award in light of her dedication and commitment to making sure every child feels supported, listened to and valued at what can be a really challenging time for the children and their loved ones.

Two teams at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are shortlisted for the prestigious national HSJ Awards for creating a safer workplace for colleagues and supporting children to access faster, safer and appropriate care - improving their experience and health outcomes.

A UHDB clinician has been recognised with a Patient Hero Award after her quick thinking helped an injured motorcyclist receive urgent care following a serious collision. 

A UHDB dietitian who has supported toddlers and children following a life-changing diabetes diagnosis has reflected on how every patient she has worked with "has inspired me to be a better dietitian" after she received a national honour, recognising her significant impact on care for children with diabetes across our communities. 

A talented Year 4 pupil from Burton-on-Trent has been named as the national winner of the Step into the NHS careers competition in primary schools - celebrating the variety and diversity of roles across our hospitals and healthcare in the UK. 

A Staffordshire hairdresser who feared she may have to hang up her scissors within six months is now looking forward to another decade in the salon - thanks to an innovative new surgery, part of a pioneering national study being led by researchers at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). 

You are invited to attend our next public Trust Board meeting taking place on Tuesday 14 July at Royal Derby Hospital, from 10am until 12.30pm.

This will be held in the Trust HQ, on Level 5, in Boardrooms A and B.

Babies with jaundice can now be treated at home using a special light up sleeping bag and expert support from neonatal teams at Royal Derby Hospital.

The nominations for UHDB's annual Making a Difference Awards 2026 - funded by the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity - are closing soon and we want you to share your Patient Hero so they can be recognised. 

Three teams at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) have made the shortlist for the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards - recognising people, teams and organisations who are going above and beyond to make care safer for patients.

A man who needed a total hip replacement after falling off his bike has praised a UHDB colleague who supported him "during the low points" and helped him get back to his passion for outdoor activities - including cycling more than 800 miles in the year since.

Volunteers from across our hospital sites, who have chalked up a combined total of 530 years of service, have been celebrated and recognised at an awards ceremony at Royal Derby Hospital.

Volunteers from the Trust, League of Friends and Friends of the Baby Unit were among guests at the event.

Colleagues at UHDB and neighbouring Trust, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, have won a prestigious national award for jointly implementing the first phase of a new electronic patient record (EPR) system, which 12 months on, is bringing about real benefits for patients and clinical staff - supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment by helping teams quickly identify when patients are becoming unwell.

If you're waiting for an outpatient appointment with us, we will use text messages, phone calls and letters to contact you. 

The nominations for the annual Making a Difference Awards 2026 - funded by the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity, are now open and we want you to share your Patient Hero so they can be recognised.

Patients across Derby and Burton are benefitting from high-quality care in outpatient and diagnostic imaging services, following new ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

A staff nurse at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been recognised for her outstanding compassion and dedication after receiving a Cavell Star Award.

Hospitals across Derby and Burton are turning to the sun to help power patient care, with a major expansion of solar energy now underway.

Do you or your loved one receive sickle cell care at Royal Derby Hospital or Queen’s Hospital Burton?

We are inviting patients, carers and families to attend our upcoming sickle cell patient group, where we will share feedback from previous discussions, talk through the improvements made so far, and look at what should happen next.

Next week we will be shining a light on Dementia Action Week. If you know someone who has Dementia or you are a carer you are invited to come along and have a chat with colleagues from our Dementia team about the support that is available to you.

A team that has worked innovatively to reduce waste and run a more efficient service for patients receiving renal care at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been recognised in a prestigious awards ceremony. 

You are invited to attend our next public Trust Board meeting taking place on Tuesday 12 May at Queen's Hospital Burton from 10am until 12.30pm.

The patient garden at the Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital was opened in 2008, for the use of inpatients, visitors and colleagues.

Over the years the garden has become unkempt so a team of colleagues from Philip Ward volunteered to give it a makeover, using a generous £200 community garden grant from Wickes DIY store. 

Runners looking to complete the iconic London Marathon 2027 can now apply for a charity place to raise funds to support local NHS patients, families and staff across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).

The wife of a man who has struggled with his speech since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, has praised a new piece of technology that is helping him to stay in regular contact with his daughters.

A Derbyshire grandmother who underwent a pioneering shoulder replacement surgery and returned home the same day has thanked University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) doctors after regaining her independence and being able to safely pick up her granddaughters following the operation.