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Over the coming weeks, some junior doctors across the NHS, including those at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB), are planning to take part in strike action.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is now using Badger Notes, an online system and app which aims to give people more access to and control of their maternity records during pregnancy.

The Trust is pleased to announce today (12 June) that Andrew Hall has been appointed as substantive Executive Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Andrew took up the interim COO position in August last year. Across his 10+ years at UHDB he has worked in Trust-wide roles focusing on service improvement and hospital operations, as well as several years leading the diagnostic and surgical services as Divisional Director.

The COO is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's hospitals, supporting the delivery of the best quality care and meeting national operational performance standards for areas like A&E, cancer, planned operations, and diagnostics amongst others.

The Trust is pleased to share that Debbie Loke has been appointed as its new Executive Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO).

The nominations for the annual Making a Difference Awards 2024 are now open and we want you to share your Patient Hero so they can be recognised.

Polls are now open for Trust Members to cast their votes to decide who will become our next Public Governors on our Council of Governors. 

A clinical nurse specialist dedicated to making a difference to the life of patients undergoing treatment for cancer has been singled out by her colleagues for the innovative care she provides for patients and the compassionate leadership she gives to her team.

Senior Clinical Educator for International Nursing, Lindy Garrucho, was chosen to represent the nursing profession at the 59^th Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

The work of UHDB's Carers Staff Network has been praised by carers and those they care for by those who attended the second Caring in the Community event recently (Friday 3 May). Attendees were able to meet other carers and seek information and support from more than 40 national and regional charities and organisations, including Carers UK, who were at the event, which aims to bring carers from across the Midlands together to help them get the support they need.

Members of the UHDB Carer's Network were joined by colleagues to celebrate the Trust being presented with the Carer Friendly Employer Quality Mark. The accreditation, which is recognised nationally by Carers UK, demonstrates UHDB's commitment to building a supportive and inclusive workplace for colleagues with caring responsibilities, while also using their lived experiences and expertise to continue to support caregivers or those who may need to provide care for a loved one in the future.

Dementia Action Week (13 - 19 May) is promoted by Alzheimer's Society to raise awareness about improving dementia care in the UK and encourage people and organisations to act regarding dementia. This year, the theme is focussed on dementia diagnosis and encouraging healthcare leaders and providers to prioritise dementia in policy and decision-making.

Alyanna, Sister at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital and Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, shares her journey to nursing at UHDB this International #NursesDay.

Sunday 12 May is International Nurses Day, recognising the vital role of nurses in our NHS and providing compassionate and safe care to patients. Nurses make a difference to the lives of so many people and make a lasting impact on their health journeys.

A team who worked creatively and innovatively to be able to deliver improvements to patient experience for those undergoing gynaecology treatments, has been recognised with a Making a Difference Award.

Long standing volunteers from across all UHDB sites who have dedicated their time to helping patients, visitors and colleagues have been honoured at a special ceremony.

Sunday 5 May marks International Day of the Midwife, recognising the valuable role of midwives in healthcare. Midwives play an essential role in improving the health of women, birthing people, and their babies, and we want to use this opportunity to thank each and everyone one of our midwives for their hard work.

A team of researchers has set its sights on expanding its scope to support yet more patients access cutting-edge healthcare through research after recently winning a regional award. The Research in Emergency Medicine in Derby and Burton (REMEDY) team was one of three entries to this year's National Institute for Health and Care Research's (NIHR) East Midlands Clinical Research Network (CRN) Awards, and won the prize for Outstanding Achievement by a Team for their work in helping more than 3,500 patients enrol into clinical research since their formation in 2017.   

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is pleased to share that Prem Singh has been appointed as its new Trust Chair.

Students and newly qualified healthcare professionals are benefitting from an extensive pre-preceptorship and preceptorship support programme at UHDB, which aims to help them feel more comfortable and confident when they take on their first role in the NHS. The pre-preceptorship programme offers students from universities across the Midlands who are seeking or are already on a placement within the Trust the chance to attend a range of sessions over a five-day period, covering the fundamentals of care as well as providing vital pastoral support.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton and Chesterfield Royal Hospital have confirmed their future electronic patient record system (EPR) will be provided by Nervecentre, after signing a joint contract last week.

Patient Experience Week is an internationally recognised week to raise awareness about the importance of good patient experience. Initially started by the Beryl Institute  > in the US, the week is now celebrated in the UK too. UHDB is holding our own Patient Experience Week celebrations this week from 22 - 26 April, with further events planned for 29 April to 1 May to coincide with NHS England's Experience of Care Week.

The UHDB Carers Staff Network is delighted to be hosting its second Caring in the Community event - providing carers and those they care for with an opportunity to meet and network with other carers and supporting organisations from across the Midlands.

Colleagues who have helped teams across the Trust to identify and streamline more than 1,000 paper-based patient records and forms and begin to transfer them to a digital format have been recognised for helping to improve patient safety. The Clinical Digital team organised and lead the Paper2Pixels events across the Trust in December 2023 and January 2024, which allowed teams to hand in their paper forms to identify how processes could be made safer and more efficient.

Congratulations to Fiona Lindop, a Specialist Physiotherapist at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, who has been awarded an MBE for Services to Physiotherapy as part of His Majesty The King's New Year's Honours, in recognition of her tireless commitment and contributions to enhancing the lives of patients living with Parkinson's disease.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton would like to wish Eid Mubarak or 'Blessed Eid' to all our Muslim colleagues, patients and community celebrating this joyous day.

Teams at both University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's (UHDB) acute hospitals have been recognised nationally for providing the highest standards of care to patients when they are 'at their most vulnerable' as they undergo anaesthesia or sedation.

Dr Gisela Robinson has been appointed as permanent Executive Chief Medical Officer at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton's (UHDB) clinical research and involvement team partnered with local group, Community One, to hold their first event promoting the importance of diversity in diabetes research and recruiting more participants from underserved communities.