University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT

Such a pleasure to be on @BBCDerby for NHS day to talk about @UHDBTrust @Pulvertafthands and their amazing treatment that saved my career. It was emotional and a lovely surprise seeing my surgeon Jill again after so many years 🥰

You can read more about this here: bit.ly/4qW19sc (3/3)

A brand new purpose-built toilet facility is now open at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, offering enhanced space and specialist equipment to create a safe, dignified and comfortable environment for people with complex needs, and their carers (2/3)

"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)

We'll text you every 11 weeks to make sure you still need to be on our waiting list or if things have changed and you no longer need to be an appointment. Here's how to tell us you want to keep or cancel your place on the list: uhdb.nhs.uk/waiting-times

They were nominated by patient Sara, who said the group has been 'life-changing' for her and many others. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4q8C0dX (3/3)

Colleagues from UHDB's Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group have been awarded a 'Patient Hero' award for the compassion and support they have shared in a dedicated support group for patients who have been given a diagnosis of Secondary Breast Cancer. (2/3)

"The group has been a lifeline for me and so many others, helping me feel less alone and more normal in a world where incurable cancer is very much not normal. I want to show people that life doesn’t end with a diagnosis." (1/3)

Please continue to take care over the next few days in the snow and as temperatures drop and icy conditions develop. 🌨️ 📸 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭. (4/4)

If you have an appointment today, please consider planning extra time for your journey to ensure you can travel safely to our hospitals. 🚗 (3/4)

Thank you to everyone who is helping our colleagues and patients get to hospital safely today - our hospitals remain open as normal. (1/4)

I’m working with great people to be part of this fantastic research project! 👓 Contact richard.burnett5@nhs.net today to find out more and register your interest! @strolllapp @UHDBTrust

🔗 More information about where you can be treated for a minor illness or injury can be found on our website: bit.ly/49IKlPz (4/4)

If you do need to come to A&E, please consider how many people attend with you. We have limited space in our emergency departments, and patient seating must be prioritised - so visitors may be asked to make room for patients. 🪑 (3/4)

🏥 Our A&Es are very busy today - and while our dedicated teams are working hard to prioritise care for patients who are seriously unwell, anyone attending A&E with a minor illness or injury is likely to experience a long wait. (1/3)

Find out more about our Board meetings here: uhdb.nhs.uk/trust-board-me… (3/3)

If you would like to attend, or register a question, please contact: uhdb.corporategovernanceteam@nhs.net *Your questions for the Board must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 12 January via the above email address. (2/3)

Join us at our Public Trust Board meeting next week on Tuesday 13 January at Queen's Hospital Burton from 10am. The meeting will give you the chance to have your questions answered*, as well as hear updates on topics such as elective and emergency care, finance and more. (1/3)