Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Mental health, children's and learning disability services. Page monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Members receive regular updates on our news and upcoming events.

As a Foundation Trust we are required to build a membership which is as representative of the community we serve as possible. Local people are invited to become a member of the Trust, to work with us to provide the most suitable services for the local population. They are also represented by a Council of Governors. We have a clear vision for the Trust, underpinned by objectives that serve as the b

asis for decision making and forward planning. Our vision and objectives guide us in how we balance the interests of patients, the local community and other stakeholders. The Trust has a Board of Directors, sometimes known as the Trust Board. This Board has a responsibility to make the best use of financial resources and deliver the services people need, to standards of safety and quality which are agreed nationally. Inclusion is important to the Trust and we are one of the only mental health Trusts in the country to be led by a Chair and Chief Executive from the BAME community. We are a friendly, values driven Trust and put our people first in the knowledge that an engaged and empowered workforce leads to good patient care. It’s a good time to join Team Derbyshire Healthcare – we are growing, with lots of exciting new developments and investment in local mental health services.

75% of our colleagues say the Trust is a good place to work or receive care. According to our staff survey we are one of the best trusts of our type, with active staff networks. We have a good mix of services; inpatient and community, children’s universal, perinatal and many more. We take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously, champion staff engagement and have an ongoing programme of staff reward and recognition. Our main inpatient sites are Kingsway Hospital in Derby, the Radbourne Unit based on the Royal Derbyshire Hospital site in Derby, the Hartington Unit based on the Royal Derbyshire Hospital site in Chesterfield – with teams across the whole of the county. We provide Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Derby city. In Learning Disability services which we provide in Derby, we have recently formed an alliance with Derbyshire Community Health Services to lead across the county. We’re also actively involved in work across the system and region; to ensure that the NHS continues to improve the delivery of services across the patch to the communities we serve. Please visit our website for more information at www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk

New videos have been made to help people with learning disabilities.The videos are for people with learning disabilities...
15/06/2026

New videos have been made to help people with learning disabilities.

The videos are for people with learning disabilities and their carers and supporters.

The videos help people learn about their health.

The videos explain what cancer screening is and how to check your own body.

The videos are easy to understand.

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To mark Learning Disability Week 2026, a new series of videos have been shared to support people with learning disabilities.

The videos, created as a collaboration between ARCH (Alfreton, Ripley Crich and Heanor) and Belper Primary Care Networks, provide accessible information about bowel, breast and cervical screening, as well as self-examination and recognising the signs and symptoms of ovarian and testicular cancers.

Local health professionals across Derby and Derbyshire are encouraging individuals with learning disabilities, as well as their carers, to explore a series of cancer screening videos. These videos offer accessible information and guidance and are designed not only to empower patients but also to provide valuable support for carers.

A short video outlining cancer screening. This is a collaboration b...

This Pride Month, we are honoured to share the spoken word of our very own Leanne Walker. Leanne is a project officer at...
12/06/2026

This Pride Month, we are honoured to share the spoken word of our very own Leanne Walker.

Leanne is a project officer at Derbyshire Healthcare, as well as an expert by experience, published author, writer and illustrator.

Leanne shared: " For Pride Month 🌈, I have written this piece: As Myself. This is personal and raw. For anyone who has ever looked around a room and wondered is there anyone else like me."

Thank you for sharing, Leanne 💙

This is personal and raw.For Pride Month 🌈, I have written this p...

We have an exciting and highly sought after opportunity for someone to join our Communications and Engagement Team as a ...
12/06/2026

We have an exciting and highly sought after opportunity for someone to join our Communications and Engagement Team as a Business Administration Apprentice.

The Communications and Engagement Apprentice will support the work of all members of the Communications team. Whilst responsibilities will largely be administrative, there will be opportunities for personal development and to gain experience in a wide range of communications and engagement activities.

Find more information and apply here - https://bit.ly/DHCFTapprenticeship

It’s Carers Week, and this year’s campaign will focus on building carer friendly communities - calling for better recogn...
08/06/2026

It’s Carers Week, and this year’s campaign will focus on building carer friendly communities - calling for better recognition and support for unpaid carers.

There are 5.8 million people in the UK caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who is ill, older or disabled and many find the impact of caring on their health, finances and employment opportunities a challenge.

Carers Week 2026 will shine a light on what works well at present and what must change so that unpaid carers get better recognition.

There are a whole host of activities planned for Carers Week across Derbyshire. Click on the links below to find out more:

💙 Events by Derbyshire Carers Association - https://bit.ly/derbyshirecarers
💙 Events by Derbyshire County Council - https://bit.ly/dcountycouncil
💙 Events by Derby City Council - https://bit.ly/dcitycouncil

Trust Library Manager Marie Hickman was on BBC Radio Derby's breakfast show on Wednesday, June 3, talking about the memo...
04/06/2026

Trust Library Manager Marie Hickman was on BBC Radio Derby's breakfast show on Wednesday, June 3, talking about the memory boxes that have been put together to help dementia patients. She was amazing! You can listen to her chatting with presenter Becky Meadows here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nptb26

Recognising and celebrating exceptional care is important. Highlighting positive experiences not only acknowledges the d...
03/06/2026

Recognising and celebrating exceptional care is important. Highlighting positive experiences not only acknowledges the dedication of healthcare professionals, but also reassures others that support is available.

Charlotte Devlin, an Occupational Therapy Assistant who works within the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in Chesterfield at Derbyshire Healthcare, has been recognised by a service user for the positive impact she’s made on their experience with the Trust’s service.

Charlotte, who is also a third-year Occupational Therapy apprentice at Sheffield Hallam University, supports people with a range of mental health conditions to engage in meaningful activities and increase independence within their communities.

Read more about Charlotte on the Trust's website: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/about-us/latest-news/service-user-feedback-highlights-compassionate-care-local-nhs-occupational-therapy-assistant

This week, Derbyshire Healthcare will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contributi...
02/06/2026

This week, Derbyshire Healthcare will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills. The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK.

We want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our own incredible volunteers, including our Governors, League of Friends and EQUAL forum.

Your kindness, commitment and support make a meaningful difference across our services!

Congratulations to Selina Ullah, Trust Chair at Derbyshire Healthcare, who has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Woman o...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Selina Ullah, Trust Chair at Derbyshire Healthcare, who has been chosen as a finalist in the ‘Woman of the Year’ category at this year’s British Asian Women’s Awards.

The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, resilience and contributions of Asian women across a wide range of industries and communities. They recognise individuals who inspire others through leadership, innovation, empowerment and their positive impact on society.

The achievement reflects Selina’s continued leadership and commitment to equality, inclusion and making a difference across our communities.

Winners will be decided by a combination of judges' decision and number of public votes received. If you would like to support Selina, go to the online nomination form (which is also serving as a voting form) and choose Selina Ullah in category 24, Woman of the Year. You can use the Trust's main number for a contact number, 01332 623700 or visit the voting page: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/The3rdBritishAsianWomensAwards2026poweredbyASIAN-CNCT

Voting closes on 14 July and the ceremony will take place on 30 July, when winners will be announced.

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to colleagues who join Derbyshire Healthcare today following a transfer of s...
01/06/2026

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to colleagues who join Derbyshire Healthcare today following a transfer of services from Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) 👋👋

We now provide specialist Older People's Mental Health and Adult Neurodevelopmental Services across the whole of Derbyshire.

If you are a patient within either of these services, there will be no changes to the care you receive, and you will be looked after by the same members of staff.

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