Chesterfield Healthcare

Hospice unit reopens after six-month refurb to improve patient experience

A Chesterfield hospice has reopened its outpatient services to patients with a palliative diagnosis after undergoing a six-month refurbishment project to double its capacity.

Work to enhance outpatient services at Ashgate Hospice’s site in Old Brampton, Chesterfield, started on 23 September and was completed in April.

The project has seen the charity’s Day Services area, as well as the main reception, waiting area, clinic rooms and fundraising hub upgraded.

The newly refurbished unit reopened to patients on 8 April and will allow the charity to welcome more people than ever before.

Rooms have also been redecorated and new furnishings were installed throughout, creating a more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

The revamped space will allow the hospice to run drop-in sessions, activities, and other programs at the same time, which was not possible in the previous layout.

It will also mean the service can be opened for an additional two days per week, meaning double the number of people will potentially be able to access the unit.

A total of 34 businesses, trusts, and individuals came together to make the refurbishment possible, saving the hospice more than £320,000 through their incredible generosity.

Sarah Kerry, Day Services Manager for Ashgate Hospice, said: “Our aim was clear from the start – by enhancing the space, we wanted to offer specialist palliative care to more people, all while improving the overall experience for patients.

“One of our top priorities was creating an environment that feels like a home away from home for the people we care for and support.

“We wanted our Day Services to feel warm, welcoming, and far removed from any clinical setting, and we’re delighted with how it’s turned out.

“We’re so grateful for the generosity of all the businesses who supported the project. Thanks to them, we can now reach more people in our community with the care they need when they need it most.”

During the refurbishment period, the hospice’s Day Services was temporarily relocated to another building on the hospice site, which also served as the main reception.

Outpatient clinics were held on the hospice’s Inpatient Unit, while phone and video consultations ensured patients continued to receive support.

To find out more about Ashgate Hospice’s Day Services and the refurbishment project, visit the charity’s website.

Ashgate Hospice supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 230 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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First patients move into new 54-bed mental health unit in Chesterfield

Following years of planning and preparation, the doors to the Derwent Unit in Chesterfield have opened, ushering in a new era of care for people in Derbyshire with acute mental health needs.

The Derwent Unit, based on the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site, welcomed 54 patients – each of whom will have their own en-suite bedroom and will benefit from modern, therapeutic facilities, supporting their patient journey and mental ill health.

This momentous development is the second of six facilities to open as part of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s £150m Making Room for Dignity programme, which will eradicate the use of dormitory-style accommodation across the county’s mental health facilities. The 54 patients moving into the Derwent Unit transferred from the Hartington Unit, also at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site.

Celebrations were in order after four years of collaboration with a range of partners at a national and local level as well as staff, patients and carers. The new facilities provide sensory environments and increased access to outdoor spaces, ensuring therapeutic activity begins from admission.

Each service user has their own en-suite bedroom and control over their environment, with the ability to adjust the lighting and temperature to suit their needs. The new facilities also provide greater access to outdoor and green spaces, with exercise areas and outdoor sensory spaces accessed directly from the wards – even on the upper floors of the Derwent Unit in Chesterfield and Carsington Unit in Derby, which will have secure sky gardens.

Mark Powell, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said he is confident that the new developments will enhance the services that are currently available. He said: “The Derwent Unit, along with the other five developments, will help us to provide first class healthcare, improving privacy and dignity. This puts Derbyshire on the map from a national and local perspective, providing a fantastic opportunity for us to improve the care offered to people with acute mental ill health.

“The buildings are purpose-built, offering a range of usable spaces to aid patient recovery. They will play a major part in helping us to provide trauma-informed and sensory-informed care to patients, in therapeutic environments.

“This a particularly exciting time for Derbyshire Healthcare and the communities we care for. While we still want to provide care for people at home or close to home wherever possible, we know that some people need more intensive support and it’s rewarding to see the Trust’s vision come to life in making these comfortable, therapeutic and liveable spaces that patients can thrive in.”

Selina Ullah, Trust Chair, was pleased to share the news of the facility’s opening. She said: “It has been an exciting day for Derbyshire. I am delighted we have now opened the doors of the Derwent Unit to staff, patients and their loved ones. An incredible amount of hard work has gone into this project, so a big thank you to everyone who has been involved.

“I am glad that we have addressed the gaps in the estate provision within mental health services and can now provide exceptional care to residents of Derby and Derbyshire.

“We are looking forward to seeing how these new developments achieve the best outcomes for our patients as well as our clinical teams.”

The programme team continuously engaged with service-users and carers via Derbyshire Healthcare’s EQUAL forum – a forum for those with lived experience and their carers – to discuss Trust matters.

Rosie Thorpe, who was previously an inpatient at the Radbourne Unit and is now a student mental health nurse, visited the new unit to see how the facilities have changed.

Rosie said: “Having a private room will work well for patients. They can have privacy when they want it. It’s good that the noisy alarms are being phased out too as they can be distressing for people.”

Alongside the Derwent Unit, the programme’s other two new buildings are the Carsington Unit, as well as Kingfisher House, both located at Kingsway Hospital in Derby.

The three refurbishment projects are Bluebell Ward, a ward at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield for older adults with acute mental health needs, which opened on 7 January 2025; the Radbourne Unit, at the Royal Derby Hospital; and Audrey House, an enhanced care unit for female patients at Kingsway in Derby.

To learn more about the Making Room for Dignity Programme, please visit the project’s webpage.

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£1.4 million dental practice to open in Chesterfield

mydentist, the UK’s largest dental care provider, is set to relocate its practice in Chesterfield to a new large-scale practice at Saltergate, following an investment of £1.4 million.

Set to officially open in March, the new practice at Saltergate marks a substantial enhancement for the 11,000+ people mydentist treats within the community. With patients set to benefit from a modern, state-of-the-art practice, a greater range of dental treatments and technology, as well as improved wheelchair and disabled access.

The new practice – located just an 8-minute walk from the current site on Saltergate – will allow for practice expansion, moving from 6 to 9 dental surgeries initially, with the potential to grow to 15 surgeries in the future.

The practice move will also enable job creation to take the experienced team to over 30 dentists, dental nurses, reception staff, treatment co-ordinators and managers.

John Hudson, Property Director at mydentist, commented: “We’re thrilled to be on track to open our new Chesterfield practice in March. This new practice will not only offer improved facilities for our dedicated practice teams, but also more choice for our patients.”

Jessica Winney Belton, Practice Manager for mydentist Chesterfield, commented: “The new site at Saltergate will enable us to substantially increase our dental surgery capacity and our team, which in turn will mean more care can be delivered to our patients. While we work to ensure the practice is ready to open its doors officially in March, our team at 115 Saltergate remain committed to providing patients with the best possible level of care.

“We look forward to welcoming patients into the new practice in March and to delivering affordable care to the community of Chesterfield, so that they can continue to access the vital dental care that they need.”

A full range of dental treatments will be on offer at the practice, including teeth whitening, teeth straightening, hygiene appointments, smile makeovers and dental implants.

You can currently find mydentist Chesterfield at 115 Saltergate and contact the practice via their website or 01246 232713.

With access to plenty of green space, great educaional facilities and a great community feel, Chesterfield offers an excellent quality of life. Find out more about living in our town: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/living/

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Chesterfield community hospital opens doors

A new community hospital open in Chesterfield aims to help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice in the area.

CHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS community-based healthcare, is ready to welcome patients for cataract surgery after officially opening the doors at its Rowland Hill House site in Chesterfield town centre.

The conveniently located facility will help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice by providing access to ophthalmology services in the community.

With ample free parking and excellent transport links, the new clinical facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art ophthalmology theatre. Now accepting referrals, CHEC Chesterfield is supporting the NHS to reduce waiting times by treating patients for conditions including cataracts within four weeks.

“Patient choice, exceptional care and equity of access are central to CHEC’s operations and ethos, which is why we’re proud to collaborate with NHS partners nationwide, helping to keep waiting times to a minimum while delivering the very best quality of care,” explains Emily Greaves, Hospital Manager at CHEC Chesterfield.

“For well over a decade, we’ve been trusted by the NHS to deliver healthcare services free of charge for local people in the community. We’re excited to become part of the Chesterfield community and look forward to welcoming our first patients in the coming weeks.

“In the meantime, we’d welcome any residents to get in touch and learn more about how we work with the NHS to make much-needed treatments more readily accessible,” concludes Emily.

To learn more about accessing the services CHEC provides at its Chesterfield site, please contact engagement@chec.uk

Want to learn more about living in Chesterfield? Rated the 2nd best place in the UK to raise a family, and the happiest place to live in the East Midlands, our town has so much to offer. Find out more at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/about-chesterfield/living/

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New era in mental healthcare as hotel-style facilities open in Chesterfield

A brand-new facility is set to open in Chesterfield this September, transforming the treatment of mental health for people in our area.

Derbyshire Healthcare’s new Bluebell Ward will open at Walton Hospital, with single, en-suite rooms and calm breakout spaces available.

Bluebell Ward will provide mental healthcare for 12 older adults and is the first of six facilities to open in the Making Room for Dignity programme, which gives every service user their own en-suite bedroom.

The building has undergone a £2.8million refurbishment and opens in early September, when existing patients will make the four-mile journey from the Hartington Unit by taxi.

Ward manager Nicola Owen is excited about being part of the first Making Room for Dignity team to make the move.

She said: “This project has been almost four years in the making so we can hardly believe the time to move is almost here. It’s an exciting time to be working at Derbyshire Healthcare because the new ward will not only be a quieter and more comfortable environment for our service users, but will be a wonderful place to work. Plus, it’s a great honour to be the first Making Room for Dignity facility to open.”

The design of the ward has been a truly collaborative project, with input from staff, service users and carers.

As well as en-suite facilities, each bedroom will have a television and the opportunity to personalise the space with artwork or photos. Patients will also have more control of their environment, with the ability to adjust room temperature and lighting.

The bedrooms will provide privacy and dignity while communal spaces will encourage engagement in meaningful activity. There are quiet spaces and easy access to green spaces, including an occupational therapy garden which has been created with help from Chesterfield College students. It features raised beds so service users can enjoy easy access to hands-on gardening.

Nicola added: “The garden is to be a fantastic addition. Currently our service users on Pleasley Ward have to be escorted outside by a member of staff. For our service users to be able to visit the garden whenever they choose is just one of many wonderful improvements we are looking forward to.”

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Award wins for Chesterfield’s new Emergency Department

Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department continues to receive accolades, this time with a ‘highly commended’ at the Constructing Excellence East Midlands awards.

The ceremony recognises exceptional and innovative designs that have made a positive social impact.

Officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 12 July last year, the £27m state-of-the-art Emergency Department was shortlisted in two separate categories in the East Midlands region: Integration and Collaborative Working, and Building Project of the Year.

Constructing Excellence is a membership organisation that exists to drive a better construction sector and an improved built environment through innovation, best practice and collaboration.

The awards, which are judged by a panel of industry experts, are designed to showcase how organisations are living the Constructing Excellence principles.

Dr Hal Spencer, Chief Executive of the Trust said: “We are delighted to receive this award, alongside our construction partners – DSFS and IHP (the joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine). A lot of hard work and dedication went into the build of our ED, and it is a good example of putting our patients at the centre of everything we do.

“With an innovative approach to patient flow, highly specialised equipment, ultra-modern technology and a fresh and bright interior – even using locally sourced artwork. We are very proud of our exceptional ED and equally proud of all the people who work in the department to look after our patients.”

This is not the first time Chesterfield’s ED has won an award – it also scoped the ‘Best Interior Design category’ in the national ‘Building Better Healthcare Awards’ in November 2023.

Adrian Leigh, Senior Project Manager for Integrated Health Projects (the Trust’s construction partner), said: “It is real kudos for us and the Trust to have been shortlisted for an award by Constructing Excellence East Midlands.

“The fact that we have been highlighted for Integration and Collaborative Working is a positive reflection on the close working relationship between all partners involved, to create this unique construction.

“From involving the people that would be working in the new ED to the people using it, getting this award one year on from delivery is amazing validation for all the hard work that went into making Chesterfield’s ED the best it could be.”

Chesterfield Royal Hospital supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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HRH The Princess Royal opening Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s new Emergency Department.

 

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New brain injury rehabilitation centre to open in North Derbyshire

A new purpose-built centre has opened in North Derbyshire to support people with recovery from brain injuries.

Located in Clowne, Linnet Mews will be pivotal in providing active, community-based rehabilitation to individuals in the area.

Opened by national provider, Voyage Care, the centre will now undertake some limited accessibility improvements to the home to meet the needs of those with brain injuries before opening in Spring 2024. This includes the addition of a passenger lift and expanding communal spaces to provide more space for socialising and therapy activities.

Spread across two floors, Linnet Mews features both en-suite bedrooms and self-contained apartments on the ground floor, providing a transition pathway as people progress towards greater independence. On the first floor, there’s a dedicated therapy quarter comprising of a consultation room and fully equipped gym, reflecting the vital role of therapy interventions in promoting effective brain injury rehabilitation outcomes.

When asked about the decision to introduce a dedicated therapy area, Operations Director Vicki Bennett said: “Having a therapy quarter in our new development is crucial for promoting tailored rehabilitation pathways. It provides people with brain injuries convenient access to their therapy treatments and fosters a supportive environment for their sessions – which is vital for engagement in rehabilitation. This integration will also promote active rehabilitation, which instils independence and achieves amazing outcomes for people with brain injuries.”

Specialising in slow stream rehabilitation, Linnet Mews supplements Voyage Care’s brain injury services in North Derbyshire that offer longer-term placements for those requiring ongoing or permanent support – enhancing the pathway of specialist, brain injury support in the Midlands.

With a firm focus on developing daily living skills and regaining independence, the slow stream rehabilitation approach enables people to actively participate in their local community. Conveniently located at the heart of the Clowne community, the location of this new home offers the perfect place for people to put their skills into practice.

This new brain injury rehabilitation service will also create several rewarding jobs, further strengthening community ties and demonstrating the sector-leading provider’s commitment to enhancing local opportunities in communities across the UK.

Andrew Pedley, Partner in the Real Estate team at Blacks Solicitors: “The Real Estate team and I have really enjoyed working closely with James Mcdonnell and the team at Voyage Care to secure the purchase of a property in Clowne, near Chesterfield for the purpose of renovating and running a new specialist rehabilitation centre.  I’m looking forward to seeing how the new space will support Voyage Care in providing active and community-based support.”

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Two new mental health support services open in Chesterfield

A charity has partnered with the NHS to open two new crisis support services in Chesterfield, providing support for those with mental health concerns.

The first of the two services to open is the crisis house in Chesterfield, which opened on 18 September, and the safe haven in Chesterfield which will open its doors on 26 October, both run by charity – P3.

The new crisis house will provide 24/7 residential support for those referred by NHS mental health professionals at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, while the safe haven will offer out-of-hours support on a self-referral basis every day of the week between 4.30pm to 12am for anyone who is struggling and needs a friendly face to talk to, including during the festive period.

P3, the social inclusion charity, work with people to change their lives for the better, providing a variety of services all across the UK, that aim to give everyone the chance to be part of the community they live in and feel connected.

The crisis house, safe haven and urgent crisis drop in service are part of a wider programme of partnership activity led by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Joined Up Care Derbyshire which aims to improve outcomes for people and reduce the need for people to attend hospital Emergency Departments when they are experiencing immediate mental health needs.

Other elements of the programme that are already established include the 24/7 Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service, the crisis house and safe haven in Derby as well as the mental health street triage service across Derbyshire.

Jenny Appleby, Head of Adult Mental Health Commissioning at NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, said: “This is a fantastic new addition to our local offer for people with immediate mental health needs.

“We are so pleased that this is up and running and it really responds to what local people have told us they need. It is the result of collaboration between community and voluntary sector and statutory organisations, working together with local people.”

Fiona White, Area Service Manager at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are delighted that these local services are open to the people of North Derbyshire. These services will be a great addition to our crisis and helpline services.”

Ann-Marie Humphries, Operations Manager at P3 Derbyshire, is pleased to announce the launch of these new services. Ann-Marie said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to support people living in Derbyshire to access the right support for their mental health at the right time.

“We have seen the success of the Safe Haven in Derby and hope the Chesterfield service achieves the same positive outcomes, benefitting people in the area.”

If you or a loved one are experiencing distress or anxiety, or feeling that you cannot cope, please contact Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service on 0800 028 0077 for support over the phone.

For more information on the crisis support drop-ins as well as job opportunities for the service please visit the Derbyshire Mind website.

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Survey shows urgent care in Chesterfield is amongst the best in the country

A survey has found Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s urgent and emergency care to be among the best in the country.

Information from a Care Quality Commission survey, looking at the experiences of people who attended urgent and emergency care services, has shown Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust scored 8.1/10 – classed by the regulator as ‘somewhat better than expected’.

The survey took place between November 2022 and March 2023 and looked at the experience of thousands of people across the country.

Michelle Veitch, Chief Operating Officer, said: “This is a great achievement for the Trust and based on the themes from the results – which focused on the environment, facilities, waiting times, times and respect and dignity – we have already begun to resolve and improve thanks, in part, to our new ED development which opened on 21 June.”

The Trust received an overall experience rating of 8.1/10, and a ‘better than expected’ for waiting times, with a rating of ‘much better than expected’ for the waiting time to speak to a doctor or nurse not being too long.

Dr Hal Spencer, Chief Executive commented: “The results are actually even more positive than they at first seem and are a real credit to our Emergency Department. We still need people to ensure they are only coming to ED when they really need us… Think! If you can finish your tea, do you really need ED? We’re generally to be regarded as once in a lifetime visit and for only the most serious cases but we are here when you need us and provide great care and experience, when compared to other Trusts in this survey.”

Key points to note from the survey:

– When asked how long patients waited to first see a doctor or nurse, the Trust scored 7.2, which is actually the best in the country (average 4.7, range 3.4-7.2).
– When asked if patients had confidence in the doctor or nurse treating them, the score was 8.8, (average 8.4, range 7.4-9.1).
– When asked if they were treated with respect and dignity, patients rated this as a 8.9 score (average 8.5, range 7.0-9.3).
– The overall experience – 8.1 (average 7.4, range 6.2-8.3) actually places the Trust as eighth best out of 122 in the country.

Hal, added: “I’d like to give great appreciation to the teams behind this work and though there is always room for improvement it is because of people working hard that we’ve got some impressive results. Thank you.”

The hospital completed the opening of its new emergency department in June 2023, and was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal. Find out more here.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s maternity services rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as ‘Good’ in maternity services, following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, which happened in May.

The inspection, carried out by the CQCs national maternity services inspection programme, aims to provide an up-to-date view of the quality of hospital maternity care across the country and a better understanding of what is working well to support learning and improvement at a local and national level. This latest inspection covered the ‘safe’ and ‘well-led’ areas of the CQC questions.

The Trust’s overall Maternity Services have also been rated as ‘good’ – which remains the case since May 2020.

Krishna Kallianpur, Chief Nurse, said: “This is great news for the Trust and something we are very proud to announce. It is incredibly challenging for Trusts to reach this standard of care in maternity services and is testament to a lot of hard work by colleagues at all levels.

“I am particularly pleased that the CQC recognised and highlighted such a positive culture where colleagues feel respected, supported and valued. It’s important to all of us across the Trust to be able to raise concerns without fear and this, too, was raised as a positive with leaders being visible and approachable.

“Our goal is for continuous improvement and development, so working with organisations such as Derbyshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership and directly with our communities, I feel we can continue to learn and develop and continue to strive as well as celebrate this achievement together.”

The inspectors also recognised the leadership team’s skills and abilities of colleagues managing the service.

Dr Hal Spencer, Chief Executive, said: “I very much welcome this report and the findings of this inspection. It’s great to see that the CQC saw the service was there for people when they needed us and all colleagues were committed to improving to ensure people receive a high standard of care. This highlights again that we continue to do more and more to ensure we are recommended as a place to not only work but receive great care. It is a huge positive for Chesterfield Royal Hospital especially against the challenges maternity care is facing nationally.”

Inspectors found the following during this inspection:

  • Leaders ran services well using reliable information systems and supported staff to develop their skills. Staff understood the service’s vision and values, and how to apply them in their work.
  • Managers monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure staff were competent.
  • Staff worked well together for the benefit of people using the service, and understood how to protect people from abuse.
  • The service controlled infection risk well.
  • Staff assessed risks to people using the service, acted on them and kept good care records.
  • Safety incidents were managed well and lessons learned from them.
  • The service engaged well with people and the community to plan and manage services.
  • Staff were focused on the needs of those receiving care.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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New emergency department now open at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Emergency Department has now opened.

The hospital’s new development includes a state-of-the-art approach to patient flow, highly specialised equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding.

However, the message from the hospital to the public remains that people should only visit the department if they truly need to.

Dr. Katherine Lendrum, Clinical Lead for the UECD and ED Consultant, commented: “The new Emergency Department is an absolutely amazing facility which will provide our local population with Emergency Care but only when they really need it!

“We genuinely hope we don’t need to see people but if someone needs us, we will be there and do our absolute best to give high quality care in a timely manner.

“Emergency departments are open 24/7 365 days a year; they are staffed by a large team of nurses and clinicians (doctors and allied health professionals) who have expertise in immediately life or limb threatening emergencies.”

Dr Hal Spencer, Chief Executive of the Trust, said: “This is a truly fantastic facility for the hospital and the communities we serve. With clinical leadership, engagement at all levels and years of planning, I’m very proud of the skills, experience and hard work that have gone into shaping our new Emergency Department.

“We are on time in opening the facility and have delivered on budget, despite building work starting during Covid. It is testament to a great team who have worked tirelessly to deliver this work. Thank you to everybody involved.”

Dr Anthony Kenny, Programme Director for the Emergency Department development, said: “The new department has the ability to live monitor patients, it has a dedicated children and young people’s area and a specialist zone for neurodiverse patients or those experiencing a mental health crisis, all of which mean we are providing a truly world-class facility for the region.

“The area above the department is one of the proudest ‘added extra’ elements; we have a state-of-the-art simulation suite and facilities which will support training for ED colleagues to provide the best possible care and we have also included modern changing and break-out rooms.”

Dr Lendrum concluded: “Sometimes (in up to 70% of attendances) people choose to come to an emergency department with less urgent problems – perhaps because they don’t know where to go or because they perceive they will be seen quicker; get all the tests they need done or be treated faster.

“Problems that have lasted many days, weeks or months, that you would like a second opinion on or are already being managed by another team often do not fit into an emergency category.

“If you feel well enough to have your tea before coming to an ED think again – could my problem be managed by someone else better tomorrow?! It is everyone’s responsibility to use health care services wisely.”

Alternative sources of help for less urgent problem, particularly out of hours include NHS111, local pharmacies and urgent treatment centres.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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