Latest news — articles for November 2024

Get the help you need this winter

Throughout winter there will higher demand for NHS services across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, and to support our communities to access the right care, as quickly as possible, Derbyshire NHS organisations are sharing "think which service" advice which aims to help people get quicker care in the most appropriate place.

Endoscopy service at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital receives prestigious recognition for excellence in care

The Endoscopy unit at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (SRP), one of our community hospital sites based in Tamworth, has achieved the prestigious Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation, a hallmark of excellence in endoscopy services.

This achievement places the unit among an elite group of gastrointestinal endoscopy services in the UK and Republic of Ireland - recognised for meeting rigorous, high-quality standards in clinical care, patient experience, and service delivery.

Outstanding surgical team recognised for their life-changing work in cancer care

The Ovarian Ultraradical Theatre Team at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) recently received well-deserved recognition for their dedication and expertise in supporting patients undergoing complex surgeries for advanced ovarian cancer.

The team, whose work has a profound impact on patient outcomes and experience, take on some of the most challenging cases at UHDB - delivering intricate, lengthy procedures on patients with a remarkable level of teamwork and skill.

Celebrating World Radiography Day!

Today, Friday 8 November, it's World Radiography Day 2024 - a celebration of therapeutic and diagnostic radiographers, and a day that marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays in 1895 by the German Physicist William Roentgen (Wilhelm Rontgen).

Paediatric Nurse Recruitment Day taking place at UHDB: Join our incredible team and care for the children in our communities

We are delighted to announce a Paediatric Nurse Recruitment Day on Monday 11 November 2024 - taking place within the Training Centre at our Royal Derby Hospital site. 

This event provides a unique opportunity for registered paediatric nurses, as well as nursing students graduating in early 2025, to explore exciting career options within our dedicated team.

Puffin Ward commended by CEO after heartfelt letter from colleague praising their child's care

The Puffin Ward at our Royal Derby Hospital site were recognised for their exceptional care and compassion after a personal letter was shared with Executive Chief Nurse, Garry Marsh, from the young patient's grateful mother - who is a fellow UHDB colleague.

Suzi Thorpe nominated the team after her 14-year-old daughter was admitted to Puffin Ward in March 2024 with severe pneumonia and pleural effusion which are serious conditions that greatly impact the lungs and needs close monitoring care.