Wednesday 13th May 2015

Health leaders in Derbyshire have announced that from Friday 15th May, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CRHFT), in the form of Royal Primary Care, will be responsible for providing GP services to all patients registered with the Holywell Medical Group in Chesterfield and Staveley.

Exceptional circumstances mean that Holywell Medical Group will no longer be able to provide GP services after Thursday 14th May.

This is an unexpected development and to ensure a safe and sustainable service continues for local patients, Royal Primary Care has been commissioned to provide an emergency caretaker service until 31st March 2016.

Dr Paul Cook, former Medical Director at Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust and GP at Welbeck Road Health Centre, will act in an advisory capacity to support the caretaker arrangement.

Employees of Holywell Medical Group were told of the exceptional circumstances in a staff meeting held yesterday and patients have been notified in a letter from NHS North Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, NHS England and Royal Primary Care that was posted first-class yesterday.

NHS North Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group will commission services from three of the five sites.  This is to preserve services and to help secure a more sustainable service model in the face of national shortages of medical and other primary care professionals.

The sites that will continue to offer full services for all Holywell Medical Group patients are:

• The Grange Family Health Centre, Stubbing Road, Grangewood
• Rectory Surgery, Rectory Road, Staveley
• Inkersall Family Medical Centre, Attlee Road, Inkersall.

Holywell House and Barrow Hill surgeries will close on Thursday 14th May. Patients will however be able to continue to access services at any of the other three surgeries. To help ensure continuity of care and services existing staff will have the opportunity to transfer to CRHFT and the majority of staff are expected to do this.

Dr Ben Milton, Chair of NHS North Derbyshire CCG and GP at Darley Dale Medical Centre, said: "The news that Holywell Medical Group would no longer be able to provide GP services was unexpected and we appreciate this may cause concern to patients. However, we wish to assure every patient that our priority is to make sure a safe and sustainable service continues and that any potential disruption to clinical services is kept to a minimum.

"We believe that Royal Primary Care will be an excellent caretaker provider and see this as a good opportunity to forge stronger links between GP surgeries (primary care) and local hospitals (secondary care) and support the principle aim of our local 21st Century Joined Up Care programme which aims to bring services closer together."

Gavin Boyle, (left), Chief Executive at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: "We are delighted to step in to sustain these services for local people and we're looking forward to bringing GP, primary care and hospital services together in ways that will benefit all our patients.

"We're already looking at ways we can strengthen what's available at the three surgeries and we hope that patients will share their experiences, and work with us, to bring about change and improvement."

Ken Deacon, Medical Director for NHS England in Derbyshire, said: "We appreciate this is an unexpected change for patients and would like to assure them that we and all the other health partners will continue to work together to ensure all patients have access to services which are safe, clinically effective and offer a good experience."

Holywell Medical Group Senior Partner Dr Nadine Kale said: "The partners have been exploring ways of integrating care with other local healthcare providers for some time. However, ongoing difficulties to recruit health professionals, particularly GPs, and the financial pressures of having to use more locum doctors has driven this urgent change.

"This is the first integration of Primary and Secondary care in the North Derbyshire area and it is an exciting new challenge. The support provided by the Chesterfield Royal Hospital will free up more GP time to see patients which was previously spent on managing the practice."

Patients that are registered with Holywell Medical Group do not need to do anything as a result of the transition to Royal Primary Care. For details about appointments, enquiries and queries, patients are advised to read the important information section at the end of the letter they will have received from Royal Primary Care.

Dedicated phone lines have been set up by Royal Primary Care to help with any questions patients may have that have not been answered in the letter they have received. The phone lines will be open 8am-8pm from Tuesday 12th May through to Sunday 17th May.

There are four Chesterfield numbers (01246) patients can call:

• 01246 512 477
• 01246 512 475
• 01246 512 533
• 01246 512 755

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MEN URGED TO LEARN FROM TV SOAP'S DOMESTIC ABUSE STORY LINE -
Male victims of domestic abuse are being urged to call a Derbyshire County Council helpline as Coronation Street highlights the issue in a current high-profile storyline. More...

DIABETICS URGED TO TAKE 'SIGHT SAVING' EYE TEST -
More people are being urged to attend vital eye exams after health bosses revealed that 1 in 4 diabetics aged over 12 miss out on sight-saving appointments. More...

MP HONOURS GPs AND NURSES FOR VACCINE SUCCESS -
MP Toby Perkins celebrated outstanding achievements of GPs, nurses and practice staff in protecting more Derbyshire children than ever before from serious diseases. More...

DIABETICS ACTION PLAN UNVEILED -
An action plan helping dozens of diabetics in Chesterfield reduce their risk of serious illnesses, is being drawn up by the new leaders of the NHS in North Eastern Derbyshire. More...

BREAST IS BEST IN BOLSOVER -
Bolsover mum Terri Lee was guest of honour at a breastfeeding awareness family day and picnic at Bolsover Castle, organised by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. More...

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL CHEMO PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM LOCAL CHARITY-
Chemotherapy patients at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital may not have to wait as long for their treatment thanks to a Staveley charity fund More...

HELPING THE NATION HEAR -
Chesterfield Specsavers will be supporting a nationwide campaign to encourage the UK’s citizens to get their hearing checked. More...

TOP POSITION FOR ROYAL MANAGER -
It's been announced that The Chesterfield Royal Hospital's Director of Facilities has been chosen to lead and maintain the nation’s healthcare cleaning standards. More...

BOLSOVER HEALTH ROADSHOW RECRUITS NHS GOVERNORS -
A health roadshow will be held in Bolsover on 4th July to recruit local residents who are interested in becoming the first ever NHS Trust governors More...

DOUBLE AWARD WIN FOR DERBYSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST -
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's (DHCFT) Core Care Standards project has won two prestigious CPAA awards More...

ROYAL'S PATIENTS TO SEE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY -
Patients at Chesterfield Royal Hospital have the chance to see the run-up to the Olympic dream for real More...

BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS WEEK OFF TO FLYING START IN DERBYSHIRE -
Mums, families and community health staff are organising a packed week of activities, a new website and baby photo competition to promote breastfeeding awareness week across Derbyshire More...

INJURED TAXI DRIVER AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL -
A Chesterfield taxi driver was airlifted to hospital after a road accident which resulted in the taxi leaving the road and coming to a stop in a nearby field. More...

THE ROYAL - A YEAR ON FROM THE FIRE -
One year ago today, a major fire destroyed the Chesterfield Royal Hospital's main entrance and the cafe, shop and services inside. More...

ROYAL GOES TOXIC FOR TESTING MORNING -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has put its skills to the test as part of a planning exercise in the event of a chemical emergency. More...

MAJORITY OF PATIENTS WILL BE UNAFFECTED BY NHS INDUSTRIAL ACTION -
Patients throughout Derbyshire are being reassured that all emergency and urgent care will be provided during tomorrows strike More...

ROYAL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has signed up to Mencap's 'Getting it right' charter, committing to improving healthcare and treatment for people with a learning disability. More...

CARERS WEEK 2012 THEME IS 'IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH' -
Carers Week highlights the vital contribution made by Carers to their families and communities in providing unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. More...

PUBLIC INVITED TO MEET NEW NHS LEADERS -
Patients and the public are invited to the June Board meeting of NHS North Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group on Thursday 28th June More...

BOOST YOUR BONES TO AVOID HIDDEN DANGERS OF FALLS -
Ahead of Falls Awareness Week, advice for elderly people to improve muscle strength and balance and avoid serious injury or death from falls More...

"STRIKE ACTION WILL NOT HARM PATIENTS" ROYAL BOSSES -
With Doctors planning strike action later this week, the Chesterfield Royal Hospital reassures patients they have been largely protected from disruption More...

NHS IN STEP FOR NATIONAL WORKOUT AT WORK DAY -
Staff at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust are encouraged to think about their own health and wellbeing for national Workout At Work Day More...

CHILD VACCINATION UPTAKE AT RECORD LEVEL -
More children than ever before have been vaccinated from serious illnesses thanks to NHS Derbyshire County's childhood immunisation programme. More...

NHS PLEA AS 1 IN 6 LOCAL WOMEN SKIP CERVICAL CANCER TEST -
NHS Derbyshire County urges women aged 25 - 64 to get tested for cervical cancer after new national figures show screening rates have hit a ten-year low. More...

DERBYSHIRE HEALTH CARE HOSTS 2nd LIVE EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT EVENT -
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust hosted its second live equality impact assessment (EIA) on diversity event More...

DERBYSHIRE HEALTH CARE IS PIONEER IN FRIENDS & FAMILY TESTS -
On the 25th May, the PM announced an NHS performance indicator - the 'friends and family test' to be introduce from April 2013 on all acute medical wards. More...

HEARTBROKEN WORKSOP COUPLE INSPIRED TO RAISE OVER £3,000 -
A heartbroken Worksop couple are inspired to raise more than £3k for the maternity unit at Bassetlaw Hospital and Chesterfield SANDS More...

HAY FEVER SUFFERERS URGED TO PREPARE FOR SUMMER -
Hay fever sufferers are being urged by NHS Derbyshire County to talk to their pharmacist for advice and treatments as temperatures rise More...

ROYAL'S PARKING FEES SET TO RISE -
The Chesterfield Royal has told us that, for the first time in two years, on site parking fees are to rise in price, the changes coming into force from June 1st 2012. More...

PUTTING PATIENTS AT HEART OF TRUST'S PERFORMANCE GIVES POSITIVE RESULTS -
Performance at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust over the past year has been strong and consistent, following a successful first year as a Foundation Trust More...

LOCALS INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON HEALTH CARE -
Derbyshire people have an opportunity to have their say in the shaping of future health services in a public consultation launched by Derbyshire health organisations. More...

WOMEN'S SERVICES TO GET AN UPGRADE AT ROYAL -
After completing work on the main entrance facility, 2 vital services for women will now be the subject of a major improvement project at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital. More...

ROYAL HOSPITAL SHOWS RESULTS OF TREATMENT -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital this morning re-opened and showed results of the rebuild to the reception area after the horrific fire of last year. More...

111 LINE READY FOR MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY ADVICE -
Experienced advisers and nurses from Derbyshire's new '111' health line will be ready to help Local patients needing medical advice this Bank Holiday. More...

HELP FOR DEMENTIA SUFFERERS IS LAUNCHED -
The Dementia Support Service has been launched in partnership with the NHS, also aims to support families and carers of people with dementia More...

CANCER SIGNS ARE MISSED IN THIRD OF YOUNG PEOPLE -
At the start of Teenage Cancer Week, figures show 61% of young people with cancer visited GPs with at least one of the most common cancer symptoms, yet for 28%, GP’s took no action. More...

ROYAL SUPPORTS LIFE SAVING AWARENESS WEEK -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has produced a video as part of efforts to get behind a national campaign to help raise awareness of potentially deadly blood clots.
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COME AND MEET OUR EARLY INTERVENTION TEAM -
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's North Derbyshire Early Intervention team is holding a service user and carer engagement event at the Winding Wheel More...

NEW HEALTHCARE CENTRE TO CREATE 15 NEW JOBS -
The Craegmoor Group has announced today that it will shortly be creating 15 jobs in Chesterfield following a £900,000 investment in a new specialist healthcare service. More...

NATIONAL AWARD FOR THERAPISTS WHO UNLOCK THE SILENCE-
An innovative campaign in Derbyshire - helping people to communicate when illness or disability robs them of the ability to speak - has been hailed with a national award for the NHS therapists involved. More...

MRSA ACTION UK URGE PEOPLE TO SPREAD THE WORD -
MRSA Action UK is urging people to help spread the word about a hospital infection which is becoming increasingly common. More...

PLEA FOR TEEN GIRLS TO HAVE CERVICAL CANCER JAB -
5 girls in every Derbyshire school year could unnecessarily die of cervical cancer, more facing invasive treatment, unless more come forward for the cervical cancer jab. More...

ROYAL'S ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE EVENT -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital is holding its annual service of remembrance for parents who have lost their children. More...

A ROYAL WELCOME FOR NEW CHIEF -
Chesterfield Royal has announced today that they have a new Chief Executive at the Hospital and his appointment marks the first change in leadership for 10 years. More...

MEETING TO TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE IN NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE -
GPs and clinicians representing the views of 102,000 patients in NE Derbyshire are inviting the public to join them at their Board meeting on April 12th More...

ROYAL'S ADULT IN-PATIENT WARDS TO REOPEN TO VISITORS-
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has announced that the recent 'ban' on visitors to adult in-patient wards, due to Norovirus, is set to be lifted tomorrow, FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd 2012. More...

ROYAL SHARES THE AID -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital's audiology department is extending its healing powers to the developing world. More...

ROYAL HOSPITAL NOROVIRUS UPDATE -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital today confirmed that, as it continues to try to contain the norovirus outbreak, it remains closed to visitors on all adult in patient wards. More...

SHOCKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS TARGET THOSE WHO 'LIKE DRINKING?' -
Derbyshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) have launched a hard hitting new campaign, Like Drinking? More & Videos...

CHAMPIONS PROVEN WINNERS IN FIGHT AGAINST INFECTION -
An award-winning initiative to introduce NHS infection control champions has been highly rated in a World Health Organisation assessment. More...

ROYAL WELCOMES IN NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDERS -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has now opened up its main entrance doors for the first time since last year's fire. More...

ROYAL CLOSED TO VISITOR'S AGAIN AS NOROVIRUS RETURNS-
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has told us that once again it has had to take the difficult decision to close wards as 8 have now fallen foul of the norovirus. More...

SEAL OF APPROVAL FOR ROYAL'S CANCER CARE -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has been given a nationally recognised seal of approval for its cancer care services. More...

BADGE OF EXCELLENCE FOR NHS DERBYSHIRE TRUST -
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust will this week receive a prestigious Investors in Excellence standard for the running of its patient services. More...

DERBYSHIRE NHS TRUST LAUNCHES NEW IAPT INITIATIVE -
Derbyshire Healthcare's innovative new IAPT service for children and adolescents is launched today with an event taking place at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. More...

ROYAL'S MURPHY WARD IS CLOSED TO VISITORS -
Chesterfield Royal has just informed us that it has closed Murphy ward to all visitors after all the ward's bays and rooms have become affected by Norovirus. More...

PATIENT'S BENEFIT FROM RECORD LEVELS OF FLU AWARENESS -
Fewer lives in the region have been put at risk from flu this winter thanks to a major awareness-raising programme. More...

ROYAL HOSPITAL'S ADULT IN PATIENT WARDS REOPEN TO VISITORS -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has informed us this morning that from 2.30 pm today the adult inpatient wards will re-open to visitors. More...

DERBYSHIRE DEMENTIA GROUP PILOT A SUCCESS -
Occupational Therapists recently ran a community group therapy pilot, the 'Killamarsh Tuesday Group', for people with dementia in the local area. More...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WORLD'S LARGEST BIPOLAR DISORDER STUDY -
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a research study investigating the causes of bipolar disorder More...

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL LOCKDOWN AS NOROVIRUS SPREADS -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has announced today that it has closed the hospital to visitors of all adult inpatient wards with immediate effect. More...

AIR AMBULANCE ATTENDS PATIENT IN NEW WHITTINGTON -
The Air Ambulance was called to an incident on Station Lane, New Whittington yesterday (Sunday 12th February) More...

ROYAL MOVES TO REDUCE ADMISSIONS -
A new unit has been set up at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital which aims to reduce the need to admit patients. More...

FERTILITY SPECIALIST PROF Li, "MY JOB IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD" -
Infertility problems touch thousands of couples nationally and there are many reasons why women seek help to conceive More...

SUCCESSFUL SPOT INSPECTION AT ASH GREEN -
A Chesterfield facility that caters for people with complex needs is celebrating after a report found good standards of care for patients. More...

NHS REFORM - HEAR HOW IT MAY AFFECT YOU -
People wanting to find out more about how NHS reform is progressing in North Derbyshire are being invited to the first public Board meeting of GPs and clinicians More...

CERVICAL CANCER CHECK - NHS PLEA TO WOMEN -
Women are being urged by NHS Derbyshire County to take advantage of life-saving smear tests ahead of European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week More...

LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES MEETING PM'S STANDARDS -
Local Community Health Services have welcomed announcements made by The PM on improvements which must be made to nursing care More...

10,000 CALLS TO NEW NHS 111 HELPLINE IN FIRST 2 MONTHS -
NHS 111 is a new health telephone number being piloted by NHS Derbyshire County and North Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group. More...

PRESCRIPTION FOR EXERCISE LEAVES KILLAMARSH DAD FIGHTING FIT -
If your New Year's Resolution was to lose weight and you're already picking the lock on the biscuit tin then take heart from a local success story. More...

SPIREITES' VISIT PROVES A TONIC FOR YOUNG PATIENTS -
Chesterfield FC's squad toured the Children's ward and handed out presents over the Festive period. More...

PATIENTS GIVE GPs THUMBS UP -
Patients in Chesterfield have given local GPs the thumbs-up in a new national GP patient survey. More...

INFECTION CONTROL IS A BREEZE AT THE ROYAL -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital is keeping cool in its efforts to reduce the risk of infection. More...

CALENDAR GIRLS -
A woman who lost her baby to meningitis has been raising money to help the Chesterfield Royal Hospital ward that tried to save her son's life. More...

BRINGING SMILES TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL AT CHRISTMAS -
Employees at SCA Hygiene Products' Chesterfield Mill have played Santa Claus to children spending Xmas in hospital. More...

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY ON NIGHTINGALE WARD -
Nightingale Ward's very own Santa made sure that youngsters at the Royal will have a very merry Christmas. More...

POLICE BASE AT ROYAL HOSPITAL -
A police base has been set up at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to increase communication and help make staff, patients and visitors feel safer. More...

RATE LOCAL HEARING SERVICES ON NEW WEBSITE -
Action on Hearing Loss - formerly 'RNID' - is inviting Chesterfield
residents with hearing loss to be the first to rate their experience of local NHS and private hearing services More...

BIKING FOR BLOOD -
A new charity in Chesterfield is hoping to raise it's profile - and much needed funds - during tomorrow, 10th December, at Sainsbury's on Rother Way. More...

PUBLIC BACKS PLANS FOR FOUNDATION TRUST -
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust has received overwhelming public support for its plans to become a Foundation Trust, it is announced. More...

ROYAL'S TIMELY REMINDER FROM CHIEF NURSE -
The chief nurse at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is taking the lead in a bid to prevent the spread of infection on wards this winter. More...

EARLY 'HOSPITAL DISCHARGE' ADVICE AIDS CARE -
A new guide helping elderly and vulnerable patients in Chesterfield better plan their hospital stay, improves care and helps them make a full, quick recovery More...

NHS PLANS FOR PROPOSED STRIKE ACTION ANNOUNCED -
Patients are being reassured that NHS Derbyshire is taking the strongest action possible to maintain essential and emergency services More...

SUPERHERO BLASTS BUGS AT ROYAL -
Children at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital have been visited by a different kind of superhero.More...

GIVING YOUTH A CHANCE -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has announced that it is doing its bit to help give young people more job opportunities during the current recession. More...

ANN'S GENEROUS BIRTHDAY GIFT -
Brampton Birthday girl Ann Mason, chose to present £500 she received in lieu of gifts, to children’s diabetes charity, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation More...

ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT A 'MAGIC CURE' FOR THE COMMON COLD -
Antibiotics are not the 'magic cure' for flu, coughs, colds and sore throats, all caused by viruses, according to health experts at NHS Derbyshire. More...

CHESTERFIELD'S ANGELS REWARDED -
Chesterfield and North Derbyshire NHS held their 'Staff Recognition Awards 2011' or 'STARS' this weekend and here are the winners... More...

OPEN INVITE TO MEET LOCAL HEALTHCARE DECISION MAKERS -
NHS directors in charge of community healthcare in Derbyshire are inviting members of the public to join them in Chesterfield later this month More...

SELF CARE LEADS TO BETTER HEALTH IN CHESTERFIELD -
Guidance on how patients in Chesterfield can better manage their health is being issued by NHS Derbyshire to coincide with national Self Care Week. More...

6 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA GO UNDIAGNOSED -
Government launches campaign in Derbyshire to raise awareness of the signs of dementia and importance of early diagnosis. More...

COLD WEATHER PLAN PROTECTS PATIENTS THIS WINTER -
Emergency steps preparing the NHS for cold weather snaps will help save dozens of lives in Chesterfield and surrounding areas More...

NOROVIRUS WARNING FROM THE ROYAL -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is urging people to watch out for signs of the Norovirus after an outbreak led to a ward being closed. More...

CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL'S MAIN ENTRANCE BEGINS TREATMENT -
Chesterfield Royal has announced that the £1.6 million plus scheme to refit the main entrance damaged in June's fire is underway More...

NEW CHIEF EXEC FOR EMAS -
East Midlands Ambulance service has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Phil Milligan. More...

SHEFFIELD ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE STATEMENT -
Sheffield Royal Hallamshire has given us this statement regarding Mrs Murphy's operation and we are pleased to print it in full. More...

"MY LIFE IS IN THEIR HANDS" -
A North Derbyshire woman has a brain aneurism operation on Wednesday at Sheffield's Hallamshire Hospital after being cancelled SIX times. More...

100% VACCINE SUCCESS FOR DERBYSHIRE GPs -
Doctors and nurses in North Derbyshire are leading the way in the fight against childhood illnesses, according to latest figures. More...

ROYAL HOSPITAL BOSSES NOT GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS -
Derbyshire County Council is currently working to upgrade the traffic and streetlights at the front entrance of the hospital causing much disruption. More...

NHS CHIEF'S PLEDGE TO EQUALITIES CHARTER -
A new charter signifying the NHS' commitment to promoting equality for all patients and staff was signed by NHS Derby City and NHS Derbyshire County. More...

HEALTH BOSSES' ADVICE TO ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS -
Advice to combat the crippling symptoms of arthritis is being issued by NHS Derbyshire to mark World Arthritis Day on Wed Oct 12th. More...

FREE TRAINING TO CONFRONT HIDDEN KILLER -
Tradesmen in the East Midlands can now take advantage of hundreds of hours of free asbestos awareness training More...

ASBESTOS RELATED CANCER, MESOTHELIOMA DEVASTATES ENTIRE FAMILY -
Life changed dramatically for Brian Brough when he was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in March 2010. More...

BE CLEAR ON
CANCER -
A new lung cancer campaign is being piloted in Derbyshire, and across the Midlands, from today More...

PARENTS' SUPPORT KEEPS WEIGHTY PROBLEMS ON TRACK-
A high percentage of pupils have taken part in a national scheme designed to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity. More...

NHS STAFF STIR UP FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER CHARITY -
Coffee and homemade cakes were the order of the morning as health workers hosted a taste-tickling event in aid of the Macmillan cancer support charity. More...

BOOST FOR BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS -
More people in Derbyshire have been given a life-saving chance of beating bowel cancer thanks to an awareness-raising campaign. More...

YOUR HOSPITAL NEEDS YOU... -
Chesterfield and North Derbyshire's Royal Calow Hospital is pivotal to all of us and many have expressed opinions about how it's run and how it works. More...

STAVELEY DEMENTIA CARE CENTRE AWARDED FULL MARKS -
A community care centre that opened its doors 18 months ago has notched up a top award from dementia experts.More...

POIGNANT PLEDGE LAUNCHED TO TACKLE LOCAL SHARE OF ASBESTOS DEATHS -
A poignant target of 4,000 hours of free asbestos awareness training has been set to help local tradesmen and across Britain protect themselves from the deadly dust. More...

PRESCRIBING GOES DIGITAL AT THE CHESTERFIELD
ROYAL HOSPITAL -
The Chesterfield Royal has announced that it is taking further steps to keep its patients safe and pioneering a system across the region More...

NHS TRUST'S OPEN DOOR TO PUBLIC -
A chance for local residents to talk to local health bosses about the latest developments in community healthcare across Derbyshire More...

LIFE SAVING LESSON FOR DEERPARK -
Junior pupils from Wingerworth's Deer Park School had a lesson with a difference - studying first aid, staying safe and life saving techniques. More...

PARKING FEES RESUME AT CHESTRFIELD ROYAL -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has today said that parking will soon return to normal as services resume following June's fire. More...

BBC'S EASTENDERS' CANCER PLOT BRINGS SCREENING MESSAGE HOME -
A high profile cervical cancer storyline on the BBC is to stress the need for more women to take routine smear tests More...

EYE SERVICES GET A NEW LOOK IN CHESTERFIELD -
It's been announced that a £2 million project, which will revolutionise opthamology services in Chesterfield, has been authorised More...

LATEST RECOVERY UPDATE FROM CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITAL -
Coming up to four weeks after the fire. We have the following updates and announcements from the Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow. More...

CHESTERFIELD HEALTH ISSUES PROFILED IN REPORT -
Good news for those who live in Chesterfield. A recent survey shows that people in the town are healthier, with more living longer than they were 10 years ago. More...

CAN YOU HELP SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA? -
A local care home are holding their annual Garden Party on 5th August and ask if any local companies can donate gifts or prizes to help fundraising More...

NEW 'GIFT BY TEXT' SERVICE FOR CHESTERFIELD
ROYAL HOSPITAL -
An innovative new scheme to help the Royal Hospital receive donations has been launched this week. More...

GP'S CONGRATULATED ON VACCINE SUCCESS -
More children under 5 are being protected from serious illnesses thanks to childhood vaccination programme across the county. More...

CHESTERFIELD HOSPITAL BLAZE RECOVERY UPDATE -
2 weeks on from the fire that ravaged the main entrance area of the Chesterfield Royal, bosses say they hope to have front entrance services operational by March 2012. More...

DERBYS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS PRAISED FOR STANDARDS OF PATIENT COMFORT -
Three hospitals in Chesterfield have just scored very highly after being rated by a patient safety agency. More...

INDEPENDENT LIVING NOW A REALITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS -
More people with learning disabilities are living independently and taking control of their lives thanks to a project led by Derbyshire County Council More...

LEADING THE WAY DOWN UNDER -
One of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital's nurse consultants is about to go 'down under' to teach the Aussies a thing or two about nurse-led endoscopy. More...

UP TO A YEAR TO GET HOSPITAL BACK TO HEALTH -
Nearly a week after a blaze swept through the hospital, bosses at the Royal have tonight issued an update. More...

EYES FRONT FOR FREE HEALTH CHECK -
NHS therapists donned funky glasses in an attempt to highlight the importance of regular sight tests for older people More...

CHESTERFIELD HOSPITAL LATEST UPDATE -
Today, a further latest video update from Chief Executive Eric Morton along with more images of the damage. More...

CHESTERFIELD HOSPITAL UPDATE, TUES, JUNE 28th -
A spokeswoman at Chesterfield Royal Hospital has tonight given us an update on services at the hospital. More...

'GET YOUR LIFE BACK' EVENT AT B2NET-
Chesterfield residents are invited to a free event offering support and advice for those affected by Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke on Wed, June 29th, 1.30pm at the b2net. More...

"SPRINKLERS WOULD HAVE BEEN NO USE" -
After reports this morning that Chesterfield Hospital did not have a sprinkler system in place at the time of the fire on Saturday night the Board has today issued a statement. More...

LATEST STATEMENT FROM CHESTERFIELD ROYAL FOR
PATIENTS -
Fire fighters have handed the scene over to Chesterfield Royal Hospital, but are still on site assisting the hospital’s estates team with their early risk assessments. More...

LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES, YOUR OPINION COUNTS -
Local people are being urged to get more involved in their local health services at the start of a major consultation by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. More...

CHESTERFIELD FC PITCHES IN TO HELP PREVENT FALLS -
Chesterfield FC Community Trust will be holding a Falls Prevention themed Extra Time Social and Gentle Exercise Club on Wed 22nd June. More...

DERBYSHIRE NHS EMPLOYER UP FOR NATIONAL AWARD -
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is punching above its weight by being shortlisted against McDonalds and other household names for a national award More...

WATCH YOUR STEP -
Thousands of older people are at risk of losing mobility, confidence and suffering broken bones due to falls and are being urged to watch their step by NHS Derbyshire. More...

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS BACK AT THE B2NET -
After seeing previous sessions oversubscribed Chesterfield Football Club is again urging local people to do something amazing by giving blood at the B2net More...

TOP AWARD FOR DRONFIELD MEDICAL STAFF -
A Doctor's surgery in Dronfield has just scooped a major national award from the Royal College of General Practitioners for the 2nd time running. More...

GET A LIFE -
Shocking statistics show that North Derbyshire has one of the highest rates of vascular and heart disease in the UK More...

BOWEL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH IN DERBYSHIRE -
The rollout of a cancer-screening programme in Derbyshire that has seen people up to the age of 75 tested for bowel cancer has been hailed a success. More...

CHESTERFIELD DENTISTS FACE STANDARDS TEST -
As National Smile Month begins, all 126 of NHS Derbyshire's dental practices are now signed up to the National Care Quality Commission Scheme More...

THE ROYAL LEADS IN STROKE CARE -
Stroke care at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital is the best in the East Midlands and amongst the best in the country. More...

TOP DERBYSHIRE DOCTOR 'FACE' OF NEW NHS CAMPAIGN -
A top Derbyshire doctor has been chosen as one of the faces of a new campaign to encourage NHS staff to plan for their own future care. More...

LOCAL GPS IN LANDMARK TALKS ON NHS REFORM -
A landmark event discussing the future of the local NHS takes place Wednesday 11th May at the Chesterfield Hotel, 2pm to 4pm. More...

NOVOVIRUS CLOSES WARD -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is today urging people to watch out for the signs of Norovirus after an outbreak leads to a ward closure. More...

NO DECISIONS ABOUT YOU, WITHOUT YOU -
A landmark event, aimed at helping shape the future of the local NHS is to take place at the B2net on 5th May. More...

LOCAL GP'S TRIAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS -
A Scheme that aims to help GP practices spend more time with patients is currently being trialled at a Derbyshire medical centre. More...

10 FINGERS, 10 TOES, 10 YEARS -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has announced that once again it has been awarded Baby Friendly status. More...

LISTENING TO HOW WE CAN IMPROVE DEMENTIA CARE -
Listening to frontline staff, patients and carers is an important part of making sure older people's mental health services in Derbyshire... More...

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT ROYAL -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital is once again holding a Service of Remembrance for parents who have lost their children. More...

CHOCOLATE TREASURE FOR SICK CHILDREN -
An 'egg-citing' (sorry!) time for sick children in hospital over Easter after a local company donated 164 Easter eggs and a bag of balloons to Nightingale Ward to help celebrate Easter More...

HEALTHY START FOR LOCAL LOW INCOME FAMILIES -
Pregnant women and families on a low income are today urged to take advantage of a free healthy vitamin scheme run by their local Chesterfield children's centre. More...

ILL HEALTH ADVICE OVER EASTER -
Patients are being urged to phone their own GP surgery should they need to see a doctor out of hours during the Easter break. More...

AMBULANCE SERVICE FACES £5m PENALTY -
It's 'highly likely' that a £5m penalty will be applied to East Midlands Ambulance Service after failing to meet national response requirements last financial year. More...

PCT CLUSTER CHIEF EXEC APPOINTMENT -
Derbyshire Primary Care Trust Cluster now has a new Chief Executive after the appointment of David Sharp... More...

CRICKETER YARDY'S DEPRESSION AN EXAMPLE TO US ALL -
England cricketer Michael Yardy's decision to open up about his prolonged battle with mental illness proves there's never a wrong time to start fighting depression. More...

PARKING CHANGES AT THE ROYAL -
There's space for change at Chesterfield Royal Hospital - 50 spaces in fact! More...

H-A-P-P-Y
A report out yesterday suggests that staff morale within the NHS Derbyshire County remains among the highest throughout the NHS. More...

COUNTY'S DENTISTS CHAMPION PATIENT SCHEME -
Almost half of Derbyshire County's dentists are now championing a national scheme proving their commitment to patient care. More...

THE ROYAL GOES GLOBAL -
After conquering Facebook, the Chesterfield Royal Hospital has now reached another social networking milestone with its 1,000th YouTube viewing. More...

SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE -
A 4 month long review of the future of children’s congenital heart services is about to begin in England and the NHS is seeking the views of people in Chesterfield. More...

ROYAL INSPECTION FOR HOSPITAL -
The Royal Hospital at Calow lived up to its name on Friday as it welcomed HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. More...

A ROYAL VISITS THE ROYAL -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital announced today that HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will perform the official opening of the new £12m development More...

KICK THIS BUG INTO TOUCH -
Chesterfield FC and nurses from Derbyshire Community Health Services have joined forces to give one of the most virulent and severe winter bugs the 'Red Card'. More...

MODERN MAKEOVER PUTS STROKE PATIENTS FIRST -
Over 450 stroke patients in Chesterfield are to benefit from a £1.4m purpose-built facility for stroke sufferers will soon open at the Royal. More...

BLOOD DRAW TO SCORE DRAW -
A local donor who was one of the first to give blood at the new B2 NET stadium was Guest of Honour to see The Spireites grab a draw in the dying minutes of the game against Bradford on Saturday. More...

MORE FANS FOR ROYAL HOSPITAL -
A few weeks ago Chesterfield Hospital was appealing for friends on Facebook - now they're proud to announce they have fans of a different kind. More...

FLU ADVICE -
As swine flu cases once again begin to rise, Chesterfield Royal hospital is advising people who think they, or someone they know may have the illness to visit their website in the first instance for further advice. More...

STROKE SERVICES SHOWCASED AT HOSPITAL -
The statistics are frightening - around 150 000 people have a stroke every year, it's the largest form of disability and the 3rd most common cause of death in the UK More...

WHEN A CHILD IS BORN -
There were bumper bundles of joy at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on Christmas Day after 7 mums gave birth. More...

DON'T TAKE RISKS WHEN WALKING HOME-
As we're all out enjoying the Christmas Spirit, there's a warning that we need to take care whilst walking home. More...

MORE MRSA SCREENINGS THAN EVER BEFORE AT ROYAL -
The Chesterfield Royal Hospital has announced today that it has extended its MRSA screening programme to include emergency patients. More...

ROYAL GETS DIGITAL TONIC -
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is appealing for friends today. It's become one of the first trusts in the UK to set up a facebook profile More...

GIVE BLOOD, GIVE LIFE -
As Christmas approaches, the NHS Blood Transfusion Service is asking people in Chesterfield to think about giving one free but valuable gift this Christmas and donate a pint of blood. More...

NEW ERA FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH AS NEW UNIT OPENS -
A ground breaking Woman's Health Unit has opened today at the Chesterfield Royal and hopes to change the way the hospital provides gynaecology nursing and medical care. More...

HOSPITAL MAKE CONTINGENCY PLANS AHEAD OF WINTER -
Although it’s only just November, Chesterfield Royal say they are already seeing a rise in admissions due to "winter illnesses" More...

YOUR HOSPITAL NEEDS YOU! -
North Derbyshire's patients are being asked to tell Chesterfield Royal how it can improve it's services. More...