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.
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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.
Trust assessment unit wins national acute medicine competition
A Royal Derby Hospital unit has been named the winner of a national competition aimed at celebrating the importance of acute medicine.
Trust ranked in top 10 nationally for innovative clinical research
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has been named in a list of the top 10 trusts for undertaking clinical research nationwide.
Youth Forum member Ellie given national role
A Derbyshire Children’s Hospital patient has secured a place on the National Youth Forum.