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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.

The Marks and Spencer's (M&S) Simply Food store located by the main entrance at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) will be temporarily closing from 6pm on 11 April to allow for refurbishments to take place.

Some resident doctors across the NHS including those at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, are planning to take part in strike action from 7am on Tuesday 7 April to 6:59am on Monday 13 April 2026.

While we are doing all we can to protect services so that they continue to run as smoothly as possible, we are sorry for any impact or delays experienced by patients during the industrial action. Please be assured our staff are still here for you should you need to access care.

The UHDB Maternity Triage teams, who are based at both Royal Derby Hospital, (RDH) and Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB), are the first point of call for pregnancy related concerns, offering telephone advice to 3,000 women every month, and caring for 1,600 women face to face.

Congratulations to UHDB colleague Marion Walker who has been recognised with a national 'Best Trainer' Award by the British Junior Cardiologists Association. 

A registered nurse at Royal Derby Hospital has been recognised for his care of a patient based in the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, after their family described him as "a modern superhero" for his compassion, professionalism and support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Alex Newby, who works in the Nightingale Macmillan Unit (NMU), was subsequently nominated for a Making a Difference Award, in the Patient Hero category, by the family of the patient - who said the quality of his care helped the whole family feel safe and comforted. 

A University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) team described as "real-life angels" for the way it supports patients and their loved ones to come to terms with a brain tumour diagnosis has been recognised as a national Centre of Excellence.

A new state-of-the-art scanner that can support faster diagnosis for osteoporosis is being introduced at Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB), helping advance the service provided and reduce waiting times for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) patients.

Pride Pharmacy in the Kings Treatment Centre at Royal Derby Hospital will be closed on Saturday 28 February 2026 due to essential power works, we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 

A skiing enthusiast who lost part of his stomach and oesophagus to cancer is urging others with persistent heartburn or swallowing issues to get checked. 

Researchers at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are leading a new study to examine whether cooling the fluid used in dialysis can help preserve memory and thinking functions for patients undergoing the treatment - ultimately improving their long-term quality of life.

A UHDB Physiotherapist who set up a research trial to improve patient experience for people who have injured the tendons in their hand, has been named 'Hand Therapist of the Year' at a prestigious award ceremony and conference.

Families who have babies being cared for in our Neonatal Units can now access 3D virtual tours to support them during their stay.

As part of our ambition to support patients to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) is working with partner organisations to deliver more personalised care for elderly and frail patients who need urgent and emergency care.

UHDB is one of three Midlands hospital trusts at the forefront of piloting a new sensitivity of bowel cancer screening, which aims to diagnose the disease earlier, resulting in earlier prevention and saving lives.

More diagnostic services are coming to Sir Robert Peel as the Community Diagnostic Centre enters its final construction phase to bring additional services, such as Respiratory care, into Tamworth.

A team of volunteer buggy drivers who assist people around Queen's Hospital Burton have been celebrated for the role they play in supporting our patients to access care and visitors to be able to see their loved ones by receiving an award from University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) Chief Executive Stephen Posey.

UHDB has been officially re-accredited with 'Veteran Aware' status - recognising the Trust as a place that works to ensure a positive experience for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families when accessing care or working across our hospitals. 

Congratulations to the Virtual Ward Respiratory team for being shortlisted for the Driving Virtual Wards and Hospital at Home Through Digital category and to the Nervecentre EPR team for the Outstanding Achievement in EPR Implementation and Optimisation category.

A brand-new Changing Places toilet facility, which supports patients and visitors with disabilities, is now available at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation trust (UHDB) has recently brought in new ways to keep in touch with patients waiting for an appointment.