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Derbyshire dementia hotspot delays

Derbyshire is a regional hotspot for dementia, with some residents facing significantly longer delays for support than others. A Derbyshire County Council meeting this week heard how there are 9,850 people in the county and city diagnosed with dementia with a suspected further 5,000 people undiagnosed – totalling 15,000. The meeting was also told of a significant disparity between waiting lists for first contacts for dementia support and eventual diagnosis. In the northern half of the county, the average wait […]

2 September 2026 15

Derbyshire

Futures secures over £80m funding to deliver 645 new affordable homes

East Midlands housing association Futures Housing Group has secured £80.6 million in grant funding through Homes England’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The funding will help the social housing landlord to deliver 645 new affordable homes across the East Midlands over the next six years. Futures has secured the funding through its partnership with emh group, which has been selected by Homes England as one of only 33 strategic partners. Futures will act as emh’s delivery partner for the […]

28 August 2026 40

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‘Major decision’ needed over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire pension fund

A major decision needs to be made over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire fund. Derbyshire County Council controls the £7.7 billion Derbyshire Pension Fund, paid into by all councils in the county and city, involving 100,000 members, including teachers, care home staff, cleaners, firefighters and police officers. However, from April 1st, 2028, the county council and nine of the other Derbyshire councils, including Derby city, are due to be scrapped, with two new authorities for the north […]

27 August 2026 20

Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

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Government scheme good step in getting young people into employment

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed progress from the government's Jobs Guarantee scheme, with the first young people having begun paid placements, but has renewed its call for greater skills support as outlined in its publication The Framework for Growth, to get more young people into skilled roles. The Jobs Guarantee scheme offers a direct route into work for 18 to 24-year-olds who have been claiming Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months, with the government funding up […]

27 August 2026 12

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MP describes NHS clinic “appointment only” restrictions as “disappointing and sad”

Increased demand has led to four Derbyshire NHS clinics being restricted to “appointment only” for several hours a day, in a move dubbed “disappointing and sad” by an MP. Opening hours at four urgent treatment centres in Buxton, Ilkeston, Matlock and Ripley are to remain the same at 8am to 8pm but walk-ins will now be restricted for the tail end of each day, with appointments required. At Buxton’s urgent treatment centre, at Buxton Hospital, appointments will be required from […]

27 August 2026 25

Derby

75% of Derby and Derbyshire residents now signed up to the NHS App

Nearly three-quarters of people in Derby and Derbyshire are now registered to use the NHS App, following a surge in sign-ups over the last two years. In total, 748,597 people aged 13 and over registered with a Derby and Derbyshire GP practice are signed up to the app, with an average of 260,000 users each month. And 47% of users now have notifications switched on for their app, giving them important real-time updates for appointment reminders, repeat prescriptions, and test […]

26 August 2026 27

Derbyshire

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Chair of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board (DCJB), recently brought criminal justice partners together for a dedicated business planning day to review progress, strengthen collaboration and agree priorities for the year ahead. The event provided an opportunity for agencies from across Derbyshire’s criminal justice system to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement and ensure efforts remain focused on delivering better outcomes for communities, victims and offenders. Discussions focused on the Board’s key priorities […]

24 August 2026 16

Derby

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

Plans to protect and prioritise nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire have taken a step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair to lead the next phase of the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Will Morlidge was appointed by interview panel from a strong field of candidates and brings a wealth of experience to the role as a senior leader with extensive board level experience across energy, skills and innovation working across both the public and private sector. […]

24 August 2026 18

Amy Harhoff, the new chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Image from the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

Moving payroll and HR services from one council to an authority covering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire is to cost more than £1 million. Amy Harhoff, chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, has signed off on a decision to spend £1.2 million on HR and payroll technology for the organisation. To date, Nottinghamshire County Council has been carrying out these duties for the umbrella authority but this is now set to change. This decision comes as all 19 Nottinghamshire […]

24 August 2026 22

Derbyshire

Derbyshire dementia hotspot delays

Futures secures over £80m funding to deliver 645 new affordable homes

‘Major decision’ needed over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire pension fund

Government scheme good step in getting young people into employment

MP describes NHS clinic “appointment only” restrictions as “disappointing and sad”

75% of Derby and Derbyshire residents now signed up to the NHS App

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

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