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Derby and Burton hospitals wants maternity restrictions removed
The trust in charge of Derby and Burton hospitals has asked the health watchdog to remove restrictions put on its maternity services after they were rated Care Quality Commission (CQC) served University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust (UHDB) with eight Section 31 notices following inspections at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton in 2023 and a further five in said the CQC had now removed six of the eight restrictions it received in 2023 and the trust had made applications to remove the shows the mortality rate for newborns at both hospitals has been below the NHS average for more than 12 months. 'Working at pace' In 2023 the CQC identified major failings in maternity services at both hospitals and ordered the trust to urgently update training, improve cleanliness and ensure safe levels of commission utilised Section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, which gives it the powers to urgently alter or remove conditions of then the trust said it had been "working hard" to improve the quality of care and experience for women and babies through a dedicated improvement programmeIt said compliance against Saving Babies Lives, an evidence-based national maternity safety ambition had improved from 33% in September 2023 to 86% in June Noble, UHDB's director of midwifery, said: "While we know from our own safety data and from our engagement with women and families that we have made improvements, we are not complacent and are absolutely committed to continuing this work at pace." UHDB said the Section 31 restrictions from 2023 which had now been removed by the CQC were for effective system of fetal monitoring, fetal monitoring training and compliance, fresh eyes implementation, clinical skills training compliance, rates of haemorrhage and appropriate senior remaining two conditions from 2023 it has applied to have removed are assessment and management haemorrhage and audit and governance of the five conditions still in place from 2024 are co-ordinated care approach to maternity, visible effective medical leadership, birth centre neonatal equipment accessible and effective process for handovers of care and induction of labour.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pharmacy inside hospital set to relocate
The pharmacy inside Derby's biggest hospital is being moved away from its main entrance. From 08:00 BST on Monday, the Pride Pharmacy at Royal Derby Hospital will operate from the former Amigos coffee shop on level two of the Kings Treatment Centre. The dispensary and chemist has been based near the hospital's main entrance since February 2020, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) said, and dispenses about 10,000 prescriptions a month. The trust said the new location would offer a larger waiting area and additional seating, and that the "purpose-designed" layout would be more efficient. The trust said the nearest car parks to the new Pride Pharmacy were car parks 2 and 3, which were for Blue Badge holders only, and there were 30-minute drop-off bays outside the nearest doors at entrance 6. The trust said average waiting times for Pride Pharmacy before the move were 23 minutes. It added volunteers operated a yellow buggy service inside the hospital, from Monday to Friday, for patients with mobility issues. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Two new mental health units to welcome patients Royal Derby parking changes: Your questions answered University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Pharmacy inside Royal Derby Hospital set to relocate
The pharmacy inside Derby's biggest hospital is being moved away from its main 08:00 BST on Monday, the Pride Pharmacy at Royal Derby Hospital will operate from the former Amigos coffee shop on level two of the Kings Treatment dispensary and chemist has been based near the hospital's main entrance since February 2020, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) said, and dispenses about 10,000 prescriptions a trust said the new location would offer a larger waiting area and additional seating, and that the "purpose-designed" layout would be more efficient. The trust said the nearest car parks to the new Pride Pharmacy were car parks 2 and 3, which were for Blue Badge holders only, and there were 30-minute drop-off bays outside the nearest doors at entrance trust said average waiting times for Pride Pharmacy before the move were 23 added volunteers operated a yellow buggy service inside the hospital, from Monday to Friday, for patients with mobility issues.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
NHS pays tribute to 'dedicated' doctor and family who died in plane crash
Dr Prateek Joshi was flying back to the UK with his wife Komi Vyas and their three children on the doomed Air India plane after they planned to settle down in the East Midlands In an emotional tribute University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and the NHS have shared their "deep sadness" following the tragic death of Dr Prateek Joshi and his family in the Air India plane crash this week. There were among the 242 passengers and crew on board, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Brits, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian. Harrowing stories of the dead continued to emerge on Friday - including more tributes for Dr Joshi and his family who posted a selfie of them innocently smiling after boarding the Boeing 787 plane before it took off. Dr Joshi, 43, worked as a consultant radiologist at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton for four years, after moving to Derby from India in 2021. He was flying back to the UK with his wife Komi Vyas – a fellow doctor - their daughter Miraya, eight, and twin sons, Pradyut and Nakul, five, who planned to settle down in the East Midlands. The NHS has released a new tribute to the doctor and his family on Friday. Dr Rajeev Singh, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director for Imaging at UHDB, who knew the family well has shared some words which truly capture the person Prateek was. Dr Singh said: "Prateek was full of joy, he was a wonderful man, friend, husband and father, and an exceptional Radiologist who was highly respected in his field. He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. "He moved to Derby, from India, in 2021, quickly becoming a beloved colleague. He often entertained colleagues with stories about his passions outside of work, including his newly discovered love of fish and chips and enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District. "He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many. "It is hard to accept that a man with such a passion for life, and his beautiful young family, have been taken in this way. His passing has left a profound void, not only in his professional contributions but in the warmth and spirit that he gave to the world every day." Royal Derby Hospital described Dr Joshi as 'not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team'. Stephen Posey, Chief Executive, added: "We are profoundly and deeply saddened at the loss of our dedicated and talented colleague, Dr Prateek Joshi and his family. Prateek was not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team. "We are privileged that Prateek chose to give his skills, talent and knowledge to the NHS, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him." The NHS statement concluded: "Our thoughts are with Dr Joshi's family, friends and colleagues, and everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy, which is being felt across the world and within our local communities."
The Independent
13-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Tributes paid to highly respected radiologist killed in Air India plane crash
A highly respected radiologist who was killed in the Air India plane crash has been described as a 'wonderful man' who entertained colleagues with stories about 'his newly discovered love of fish and chips'. Dr Prateek Joshi died alongside his wife and three children on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday shortly after the aircraft took off from Ahmedabad Airport. Colleagues paid tribute to him as 'a man with such a passion for life' – including an 'enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District'. Dr Joshi worked at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton for four years, after moving to Derby from India in 2021. Fellow consultant radiologist, and clinical director for imaging at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), Dr Rajeev Singh, who worked closely with Dr Joshi, said he 'radiated positivity'. Dr Singh said: 'Prateek was full of joy, he was a wonderful man, friend, husband and father, and an exceptional radiologist who was highly respected in his field. 'He approached everything with a smile, radiated positivity and had a great sense of humour. 'He moved to Derby, from India, in 2021, quickly becoming a beloved colleague. 'He often entertained colleagues with stories about his passions outside of work, including his newly discovered love of fish and chips and enthusiasm for walking in the Peak District.' Dr Singh added: 'He touched the lives of so many people, both through his clinical work and as a colleague and friend to many. 'It is hard to accept that a man with such a passion for life, and his beautiful young family, have been taken in this way. 'His passing has left a profound void, not only in his professional contributions but in the warmth and spirit that he gave to the world every day.' The chief executive of the trust, Stephen Posey, said Dr Joshi was a 'dedicated and talented colleague. He said: 'We are profoundly and deeply saddened at the loss of our dedicated and talented colleague, Dr Prateek Joshi and his family. 'Prateek was not only an excellent doctor for whom nothing was too much trouble, but also a warm, smiling and kind man who was a hugely liked and valued member of the team. 'We are privileged that Prateek chose to give his skills, talent and knowledge to the NHS, and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.'
