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A handful of happy couples were able to start the new decade in the best way possible yesterday by welcoming their new babies into the world in our hospitals.  

It’s becoming an annual tradition for me to share my highlights from the year. Before I give you the run down, I want to say thank you. This year has been another big one and we’ve faced some big challenges but have achieved so much too.

A retired UHDB nurse has seen her fantastic contribution to stoma care honoured with a place on the New Year Honours list.

Thomas Veluthvadathu, a staff nurse at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital in Lichfield is the latest member of #TeamUHDB to share some advice on how to stay well this winter.

Two years ago, 21-year-old Anum Nawaz from Burton joined the team in A&E at Queen’s Hospital Burton as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant on an 18 month apprenticeship scheme.

Our hospitals are going to be very busy this winter, and over the coming weeks, members of frontline staff will be providing help and advice for the public on how they can access the right services for their health needs.

Christmas came early for children and their families at the Royal Derby Hospital as Wayne Rooney and members of the Derby County squad paid a surprise Christmas visit this week.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney paid a personal visit to a stroke patient at Royal Derby Hospital.

We are holding two recruitment events, giving you the opportunity to find out more about our exciting opportunities and to discover more about working at UHDB.

Our Go For It! winners Vanessa and Rebecca 

For the next five weeks you’ll hear from a variety of frontline staff from across UHDB giving advice on which services can help you, and how you can help us by being prepared for winter.

We are proud to be national leaders of good practice and inclusivity.

The Trust been recognised for working hard to improve retention after being awarded Retention Team of the Year at a national award ceremony for Nursing.

You can help teach the doctors of tomorrow by taking part in our upcoming medical student clinical examinations as a volunteer.

Ward 3 at Queen’s Hospital Burton hosted a grand re-opening ceremony this week after a complete refurbishment.

An internship at Royal Derby Hospital has helped ‘change the life’ of a disabled young woman – according to her grateful parents.

UHDB Consultant Dr Thomas Livingston has donated his stem cells in a bid to help to treat a patient's blood cancer.

In collaboration with the UK Sepsis Trust, UHDB has run its first support group for people who have been affected by Sepsis.

UHDB former Chair John Rivers CBE DL has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from University of Derby in recognition of his impact on the region through the development of UHDB and his commitment to the Florence Nightingale legacy in Derbyshire.

John recently retired from his role as Chair of UHDB, where he helped oversee a transformation in NHS care in Derbyshire during his 10 years in the post. 

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Janice Toplass, Infection and Prevention Control Nurse Specialist, has won an impressive haul of bronze, silver and gold medals at the World ITF Taekwando Championships in Glasgow.

Eight colleagues from the Nightingale Macmillan Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital are taking on the challenge of growing their moustaches for Movember in aid of a cause very close to all of their hearts.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is now operating a pharmacy home delivery service from Royal Derby Hospital.

A Royal Derby Hospital nurse has become the first NHS staff member in the UK to progress from a nursing associate to a registered nurse.

A Queen’s Hospital Burton nurse and her family have met the Prime Minister after a video showing her teenage daughter’s reaction to some life-changing news about her condition went viral.

A new specialist rehabilitation unit has opened at London Road Community Hospital, bringing together 10 specialist services to provide multi-disciplinary support for patients.