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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) has put in place a comprehensive plan ahead of any increase in the number of patients being admitted with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

From Tuesday 7 April, phlebotomy clinics in Burton will take place solely at Queen’s Hospital Burton, with patients needing to pre-book an appointment online.

It is extremely important that during the Coronavirus pandemic, all pregnant women continue to access regular care throughout their pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. Here at UHDB we are continuing to provide routine antenatal care in community midwifery and hospital settings at both our Derby and Burton sites.

Members of the police and ambulance service joined staff at Royal Derby Hospital last night (Thursday 2 April) in an emotional tribute to frontline staff in the second Clap For Carers.

From Monday 6 April 2020, phlebotomy clinics will be running from Samuel Johnson Community Hospital and not at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital, as before.  

To make sure we are best prepared over the coming days, weeks and months and to assist with social distancing, we are temporarily making some changes to the way patients are seen and cared for at Queen's Hospital Burton A&E.

NHS staff at Queen’s Hospital Burton received a special telephone call from Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who offered their thanks to the teams responding to the coronavirus outbreak.

A UHDB consultant has completed a 24-hour cycle challenge in honour of one of his colleagues who sadly passed away this weekend, after contracting Covid-19.

The whole Trust was rocked by the passing of Mr Amged El-Hawrani, Queen’s Hospital Burton ear, nose and throat (ENT) consultant, with hundreds of colleagues sharing their fond memories of him online.  

Thousands of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) have been donated by the University of Derby to help keep UHDB staff safe while treating patients with confirmed or suspected Covid-19.

Burton Albion FC have made one of the suites at the Pirelli Stadium available for UHDB midwives to offer expectant and new mums care closer to their own homes.

Two clinical teams have been shortlisted for Respiratory Team of the Year at the 2020 British Medical Journal (BMJ) Awards.

A Royal Derby Hospital consultant will be taking on a 24-hour charity bike ride tomorrow (1 April), in honour of a beloved UHDB colleague who sadly passed away over the weekend. 

A member of the Paediatrics team has written a story for children to help them understand the changes to everyday life as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Derbyshire Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes team have achieved their best ever results in the latest RCPCH National Paediatric Diabetes audit (NPDA) – helping to improve outcomes for children and young people with diabetes.

Hundreds pay tribute to 'hero' consultant

To make sure we are best prepared to manage the increase in patients we expect to see for Coronavirus and to assist with social distancing, we have made some changes to the way patients are seen at Royal Derby Hospital Emergency Department.  

It’s with deep sadness that we share with you that Queen’s Hospital Burton, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and the wider NHS has lost a very dear colleague over the weekend who contracted COVID-19.

From 1 April 2020, staff who currently work in the two children’s wards at Queen’s Hospital Burton, and all children receiving care there at that time, will move to Derbyshire Children’s Hospital at Royal Derby Hospital.

Gavin Boyle, Chief Executive, said: “We can now confirm that sadly, four patients aged 47-80 have passed away at Royal Derby Hospital. They had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

“These are unprecedented times for all our communities and across our hospitals in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth our people are working in extraordinary ways to meet the challenge we face together.

In these uncertain times, our NHS is under immense pressure and needs you more than ever.

We are in urgent need of your help to support our staff currently caring for patients with the coronavirus and vulnerable, high risk groups.

A member of #TeamUHDB’s nursing and education staff has been awarded the position of Honorary (Consultant) Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Medical School.

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As you will be aware the situation regarding advice for pregnant women in relation to Coronavirus (COVID -19) is rapidly changing and we would like to offer some practical advice to all women booked with Maternity Services at University Hospitals Derby and Burton (UHDB).

The midwifery-led birthing unit at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital in Lichfield will temporarily close from 5pm on Thursday 19 March to help staff at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton provide safe services to women and their babies.