Acute Kidney Injury patients benefiting from merger
Clinicians across UHDB have significantly improved the chances of survival for patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
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NHS staff survey results show staff would recommend UHDB
Staff at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton would recommend our hospitals to their loved ones and think the Trust is a great place to work, the NHS national staff survey has today revealed.
Premature babies to benefit from UHDB-led national trial
Neonatal clinicians from the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are leading a national trial investigating the best way to feed premature babies.
Weatherman Des visits hospital heroes that saved his life
A TV weatherman who fought for his life at Queen’s Hospital Burton has returned to thank some of the heroes that helped save him.
Staff, patients and visitors to benefit from new hospital car park
A new staff car park next to the Royal Derby Hospital is due to open next week to help free up additional spaces for NHS workers, patients and hospital visitors alike.
Dialysis therapy project improving wellbeing of kidney patients
Kidney patients at the Royal Derby Hospital are set to benefit from a project aimed at helping them overcome the psychological impact of their illness and treatment.
Hospital helpers Pat and David urge more to join team of volunteers
A married couple who have volunteered at the Royal Derby Hospital for the last 10 years have called on more people to donate their time to help patients.
Linda volunteering to thank NHS staff who helped save her life
A cancer survivor has spent the last decade trying to “give something back” to those that saved her life by helping out as a volunteer at Queen’s Hospital Burton.
Brewers celebrate cup triumph with Burton patients
Patients at Queen’s Hospital Burton were treated to a surprise visit from Carabao Cup semi-finalists Burton Albion yesterday.
Patient is reunited with the staff that saved his life two decades ago
Former Royal Derby Hospital patient Giovan Hayer today made an emotional return to the hospital unit that helped save his life when he was born four months too early.
Police Cadets pay special visit to children in hospital
Staffordshire Police Cadets have helped spread some early Christmas cheer to our young patients at Queen’s Hospital Burton.
Governance team wins top award for work on Trust merger
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has received national recognition for our recent merger, with the Trust being the only NHS organisation to be commended at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Funding secured to build Healthcare Village in Burton
Plans to create a Healthcare Village on surplus land at Queen’s Hospital Burton have been boosted with a Government grant.
Footballers help spread festive cheer to young patients during visit
Derby County players helped put a smile on the faces of our young patients by paying a special visit to Derbyshire Children’s Hospital.
Trust seals national award for work on eco-friendly travel
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has received national recognition for helping patients, visitors and staff to travel green around our hospitals.
End of Life Care team recognised with award for Popup Bedrooms project
A University Hospitals of Derby and Burton team has won an industry award for helping improve the level of care received by patients who are coming to the end of their lives.
Secretary of State meets with staff during Burton hospital visit
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, visited Queen’s Hospital Burton on Friday afternoon to meet staff in our Emergency Department.
Trust in the running for two prestigious awards for work on merger
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been shortlisted for two national awards for the work undertaken during the recent merger bringing together our trusts in Derby and Burton.
Trust to host national Big Youth Forum Meet Up
Young people from up and down the country are set to meet at the Royal Derby Hospital tomorrow to talk about the improvements that they’d most like to see to the National Health Service.
Top dog Izzy among winners at Trust annual awards
A loveable therapy dog has got her paws on one of the 15 awards on offer at the Trust’s annual awards ceremony for continuously putting smiles on the faces of our patients.
Diabetes doctor wins award for outstanding commitment to patient care
A University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Diabetes Consultant has received a prestigious national award for her outstanding contribution to diabetes services.
Groundbreaking recycling machine aiding single-use plastic problem
A state-of-the-art machine at Queen’s Hospital Burton that turns unwanted packaging and contaminated clinical waste into reusable plastic has won an industry award.
Trust first in the country to offer keyhole pancreatic surgery
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has pioneered an innovative form of surgery that is providing life-changing relief to patients with pancreatic conditions.
Groundbreaking procedure helping patients with thumb arthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis of the thumb joint are benefiting from a life-changing surgical procedure currently being trialled at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
Youth Forum praised for putting patients first at annual awards
A Derbyshire Children’s Hospital project that allows young people to play a big role in influencing their care has been honoured at the Trust’s annual awards ceremony.
Receptionist follows path to dream job
A determined receptionist from Queen’s Hospital has proved that disappointing grades aren’t the end of the world.
Canoer raises funds for UHDB
A novice canoer has raised over £2000 after completing an extreme challenge to fundraise for the department who cared for his mum during cancer treatment.
UK-first service providing life-changing respiratory support
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is now offering a pioneering new service aimed at improving the care offered to patients with respiratory conditions.
Young cancer patients benefiting from treatment room artwork
Young adult cancer areas at the Royal Derby Hospital have been decorated with hand-painted murals to help young patients feel more at ease when coming in for treatment.
Life-saving heart operation now being offered on site at the Trust
Cardiologists at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) can now fit the sickest heart failure patients with life-saving cardiac devices on site at the Royal Derby Hospital.