UHDB Patient Experience Team

@UHDBTrust 🌈❤🎉🏆🍾Patient Experience Team - we promote a positive patient experience and celebrate those that go that extra mile

It’s OK to ask: “When am I going home, and what needs to happen?” If your loved one is medically fit to leave, you can pick them up, no need to wait for hospital transport. A timely lift home helps recovery and frees beds for others.

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

This #BrainAwarenessWeek, we're sharing one of the things we want everyone to know about dementia! In the same way that any other organ can be damaged by disease (for example kidney disease, liver disease), dementia is caused when diseases physically damage the brain.

Feeling thirsty?🥤 Drinking enough fluid is vital to maintain good health. The recommendation is 6⃣-8⃣glasses a day, you may need to drink more if you're: pregnant, breastfeeding, in a hot environment, physically active for long periods, ill or recovering from illness. #NHWeek

View your GP record in record time, when it suits you. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

On the evening of 19 March - 20 March 2026, we begin to celebrate Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Wishing all of our colleagues, friends, partners and those in our care a blissful Mubarak. May this Eid bring you great joy, peace, and happiness.

Today I had a table outside the canteen at the @uhdbtrust to promote liver awareness for the @british_liver_trust also for our local Liver Lantern support group held in Ripley on first Tuesday of every month Marehay Methodist church 10-12.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17–23 March) spotlights autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s and other neurological differences. It raises awareness, challenge misconceptions and promote inclusion in schools, workplaces and communities. Support info: derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/child…

In our most recent report on the NHS App we spoke to over 650 people about their experiences. We found that people like being able to order prescriptions, but some face challenges with registration and differences in features. Take a closer look here: bit.ly/3NvdENo

@Jasperj30Mel Hi Mel. We are sorry to hear this- the department is extremely busy. Please persist and if you still continue to have difficulties please contact our PALS team who will be happy to talk to you- Email: uhdb.contactpalsderby@nhs.net Telephone: 01332 785 156. Thank you

@UHDB_PatientExp Hi, have been trying to book an x-ray since last Friday but having listened to the recorded message on the x-ray appointments line tell me they are too busy to answer for the 100th time, I am now wondering if this xray will ever be done ! Help!

Today we recognise and celebrate the incredible and work of young people who help care for a loved one. If you are a young carer signpost for carers can offer local support and advice: signpostforcarers.org.uk/are-you-a-youn… #YoungCarersActionDay #YoungCarers #GPPractice

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

View your GP record in record time, when it suits you. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

It’s National Careers Week 2026! With over 350 careers and even more training routes through the NHS 10 Year Plan, there’s never been a better time to join the team and shape the future of healthcare. Start your journey today, search ‘NHS careers’. #NCW2026

Over 40? It’s time to check your blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems. A 10-minute check today could protect your future. Find your nearest pharmacy for a free check - nhs.uk/service-search…

Need urgent dental help? Over 16,000 extra NHS appointments are now available across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Call NHS 111 or the Dental Advice Line to get seen. More info: tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

Over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK each year, two thirds late stage, with 11 dying every day. To learn more about Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, symptoms and vital research: bit.ly/4cNwZna

It's Eating Disorders Awareness week - please remember you are not alone. 💜 If you have an eating disorder or are supporting someone with an eating disorder, Beat have lots of resources for you. @beatED beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Eating Disorders currently affect around 1.25 million people in the UK. Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 is highlighting the importance of early intervention, access to treatment and helping reduce stigma. For help and information visit: bit.ly/4jL9iwW #EDAW

"This new facility marks a meaningful step forward in improving accessibility for our patients and visitors—and reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusivity." (1/3)