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NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

The trees, which are from more than 20 varieties are the result of a successful application to NHS Forest – an initiative which started in 2009 and has since seen more than 100,000 trees planted on or near to NHS property.

In pictures: Tree-mendous event at Chesterfield Royal as 230 trees planted acros...

Councillor Barry Lewis. Picture provided by Derbyshire County Council.

Council leader expresses disappointment at Government budget

The team from Specsavers Home Visits in Derby

Optical home visits team in Derby in the frame for top award

Nyree Clark needs to keep her home at 20c to prevent her from potentially going into anaphylactic shock.

Chesterfield mum who could die if she gets too cold slams new energy price rises

Chesterfield businessman Steve Perez.

Chesterfield hotelier says minimum wage hike will trouble hospitality sector

Mark Peacock, pictured with wife Julie, from St Lawrence Road, North Wingfield who has just undergone a double lung transplant. They run a Christmas lights display every year for charity

Double lung transplant man gives thanks for his new lease of life

The boditrax scanner in action at Russell Roof Tiles

Top Tech Tracks Charity Challenge for Russell Roof Tiles

Rachael Holme, 51, from Clowne, was first diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in December 2021 and underwent a series of intense treatments followed by a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. (Photos courtesy of Rachael Holmes)

Mum pledges for help to get drug NHS only funds for primary cancer cases

Dr Chris Weiner, chief medical officer, NHS Derby and Derbyshire

Column: Think which service is best for your health during this winter

Patients will be able to check heart rate, respiration rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure in the comfort of their own home, monitored by clinicians via virtual wards that will ease the pressure on busy hospitals.

Virtual wards to free up beds at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Ashgate Hospice

Tony Mills enjoying his Derbyshire views

Cataract surgery helps mental health as well as eyesight

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

A St John Ambulance volunteer at a fireworks display

Remember, remember first aid in November

Carly Smith, 39, who runs PMU Artistry in Chesterfield, has been raising funds throughout October in a bid to fund areola tattoos as a part of a national campaign by The Areola Training Academy.

Make-up artist to host raffle in bid to support cancer survivors

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

Molly Jowitt, PA to the directors at Leverton UK, is this week's Champions columnist.

Champions column: Strong community feeling in our picturesque area

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

An epidemiologist warned the national downward trend in uptake is a "serious concern" as the diseases can be life-changing and even deadly.

Lincolnshire behind on target for MMR jab coverage as uptake falls

Investigation launched after jaundice missed in mixed race baby at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and mum told 'it's his skin colouring'

Investigation launched after jaundice missed in mixed race baby

David and Dean Murphy took on the New Inn back in August.

New owners of Chesterfield pub refurbish venue and revamp food offering

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention

East Midlands Ambulance Service

New NHS Derbyshire team has made “significant progress”

Pictured Is The Late Judy Haywood, Centre, who was cared for by the Palliative Care Urgent Response Service

Relative finds it “ridiculous” to learn palliative care service has been reduced

Emotional Sarah Jane Porter reflects on the wonderful work of Derbyshire Pcurs

Daughter “gutted” after Derbyshire palliative care service reduced

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Derbyshire NHS bookings for Covid booster jab have opened early as mutated Covid variant Pirola causes spike in cases

NHS bookings for Covid booster jab open early as cases spike

Some Of The Derbyshire Palliative Care Urgent Response Service Team

Concerns after Derbyshire palliative care service is reduced to weekends only

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

Connor Mapletoft, 28, dad of two from Chesterfield, is in desperate need of surgery after his atrial septal defect, worsened, turning his life into a nightmare.

Chesterfield dad-of-two, 28, launches fundraiser for £40,000 heart surgery

Colleague Box co-founder Adam Bamford in Tilly the Trailer delivering Emergency Treats.

Thousands nominate front-line workers for a special treat

Leo Hall, aged five.

Family aiming to give little Leo 'happy memories' after devastating diagnosis

Graham Weighill is aiming to conquer his fear of heights with a wing walk this month in aid of Ashgate Hospice.

Wing-walk challenge for Ashgate Hospice supporter

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Chesterfield Royal Hospital's new £27million emergency department

Adorable therapy dogs to feature at hospital meeting

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

These are some of Derbyshire’s best-reviewed dental surgeries.

14 of the best dentists across Derbyshire based on NHS reviews

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Outside Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

The Dogs Trust says basic dog training is "not enough" in preventing pets from biting

Dog bite wounds treated in Derbyshire hospitals nearly double year-on-year