NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB

17/10/2026

It's not nice hearing your little one coughing, but did you know that their cough will usually feel better in the same amount of time without antibiotics?

Find out how to help your children recover and know when to seek medical help: https://bit.ly/common-childhood-illnesses

16/10/2026

How confident are you about checking your breasts for signs of breast cancer? Almost a third (29%) of women in England who regularly check their breasts, don’t feel confident to notice a change.

So together, we’re making sure more women get the information they need to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and know where to go if they notice something unusual.

And if you want to get into the habit of checking your breasts, it’s as simple as TLC:

- Touch your breasts or chest
- Look for changes
- Check anything new or unusual with your GP

16/10/2026

Flu in children can be unpleasant and lead to serious complications, but the flu vaccination is here to help.

Children aged 2–3 years, school children (Reception–Year 11), can now have their flu vaccination.

The vaccine is given as a quick, painless nasal spray – no injections required. It’s a simple way to protect your child and prevent the flu from spreading to vulnerable family and friends.

Check out our "what to expect guide" for more information.

15/10/2026

🔥 Today is National Burns Awareness day.

The first 20 minutes after a burn or scald are important. Knowing the right first aid can help limit the severity of the injury.

Remember: Cool, Call, Cover
💧 COOL the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes
📞 CALL 999 for serious burns or seek medical advice
🩹 COVER the burn loosely with cling film

Share this advice so more people know what to do when a burn happens. For more information visit the Children's Burns Trust website.

15/10/2026

Noticed symptoms appearing?

Help stop common infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

Think you need urgent dental care?

If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via NHS111 or by phoning 111.

Ask for an urgent or emergency dental appointment or get advice from NHS 111 now if:

- you have a knocked-out tooth or other injury to your teeth
- you have severe tooth or mouth pain that’s affecting your sleep or daily activities, and is not helped by painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen
- you have tooth or mouth pain that is helped by taking painkillers, but it’s not going away
- you have swelling, a lump or patch inside your mouth that’s getting bigger or not going away – it may or may not be painful
- you’ve recently had a tooth removed and you’re bleeding or have severe pain
- you have a broken or loose filling, denture, crown, bridge or veneer

Find a dentist offering urgent dental care near you.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist

15/10/2026

Our service is again very busy this Thursday morning, despite the best efforts of our staff and volunteers working incredibly hard across the East Midlands.

We are sorry to patients who may be waiting longer than we would like for an ambulance response - we are doing everything we can to get to you as fast as possible.

Please help us by only calling 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

14/10/2026

Need urgent medical help? Go to an Urgent Treatment Centre and be seen faster.

• Buxton Hospital
• Derby (Osmaston Road)
• Ilkeston Community Hospital
• Ripley Community Hospital
• Whitworth Hospital (Matlock)

Save time waiting by booking an appointment with 111.