Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT & Royal Primary Care

14/11/2025

☔️Please take care if you're out on the roads tonight or tomorrow morning.

⚠️There are beginning to be road closures due to flooding.

Please check Derbyshire County Council website for up to date information.

🔊Weather and roads update: Unfortunately isn't being kind to us and we've had to close the A617 approach to Chesterfield due to Hornsbridge flooding. We've also closed Tom Lane in Duckmanton due to flooding causing an issue to vehicles.
🌧️Motorists travelling on the A6 at Darley Dale, along the stretch near Haddon Hall between Bakewell and Rowsley and Ashford-in-the-Water are also urged to drive with extreme caution due to surface water causing issues.

14/11/2025

⬇️Please see the below from our colleagues at Derbyshire County Council regarding storm Claudia.

The Met Office have now issued an amber warning for rain for Derbyshire from midday today until midnight. Please take extra care if you are out and about.

🚗Roads in Derbyshire could be affected by surface water flooding so please drive to the conditions, slow down and leave room between you and the car in front of you
💦 Never drive or walk into floodwater, even if it appears shallow – it could endanger your life.
💬 Households and businesses in known flooding areas are encouraged to take steps to protect their properties and sign up for flood warnings and alerts.

14/11/2025

🏥 Industrial action by Resident Doctors began today at 7am and will last until 7am Wednesday, 19 November.

‼️ We are asking for you to help us in the following ways and as ever, remain grateful for your support.

🗓️ If you have not been contacted by the NHS, please attend your appointment as planned.

☎️ Please use health services wisely, use 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and only using 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.

🥰 Take simple steps to look after yourselves, loved ones and check in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.

🚑 It is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and life-threatening cases - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. A&E, ambulance and 999 services in Derby and Derbyshire will remain available during the industrial action.

🧠 People in mental health distress should continue to seek support as normal. Mental health crisis services will be running during the industrial action, as will the Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service (0800 028 0077).

You can find out more here: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/latest-news/strike-action-14-19-november-2025

14/11/2025

💙🙌 £11,000 Raised for Maternity Services! 🙌💙

🫶 We’re so proud of Jo-Anne Oldfield’s incredible support for both our maternity and neonatal services over the years! Jo-Anne's dedication through Mac's Healing Hearts is truly inspiring.

👉 Check out the full story on our Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Charity page and give us a follow to stay updated on how you can help make a difference!

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Jo-Anne Oldfield! 🌟

🎉 We are thrilled to announce an incredible donation of £11,000 to our Maternity Services here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital!

💙 This amazing contribution was made on behalf of Macs Healing Hearts and the Sitwell Arms, and will make a real difference for families and babies in our care.

💜 Jo-Anne, Managing Director at The Sitwell Arms, has been a loyal supporter of our charity for many years. Her fundraising journey began after the loss of her son, Mac, and through Macs Healing Hearts, she has raised over £150,000 for maternity and neonatal services, creating a lasting legacy in his name.

🫶 Her dedication has helped provide vital equipment and family spaces at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, whilst also creating a beautiful Baby & Child Loss Reflection Garden at The Sitwell Arms Hotel.

👉 Want to learn more about how you can support our charity? Visit: www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/our-charity

👉 Find out about upcoming Macs Healing Hearts events and Jo-Anne’s story here: www.sitwellarms.com/charity-work

14/11/2025

📅Today (Friday, 14 November) is World Diabetes Day,

🌎Across the world we know that 7 in 10 adults (412 million people) living with diabetes are of working age and nearly half of adults living with diabetes are undiagnosed.

💙For millions, diabetes is a daily reality, and it can often become a source of stress, stigma, and fear.

💙Many people with diabetes still struggle to balance their health with work expectations, leading them to hide or not be open about their condition. This ongoing struggle not only impacts mental well-being but also limits career growth.

➡️You can find our more here:

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2025Stigma causes harm, wherever it comes from. And that’s not ok. Because blame and judgement stop people getting the support they deserve. So this we’re launching our new campaign to Strike Out Stigma, starting by challenging some of the c...

13/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating Incredible Milestones at Chesterfield Royal Hospital 🎉

Yesterday, we proudly honoured colleagues who have dedicated 30, 40, and even 50 years of service to the NHS – an extraordinary commitment to outstanding patient care and our community.

👏 30 Years of Service
Dawn Fenton • Debra Spencer • Tracey Ambler • Lisa Lowton • Dawn Warrington • Cath Burrell • Claire Conneely • Wendy Ridley
…and our Chief Executive, Dr. Hal Spencer!

👏 40 Years of Service
Gillian Fisher • Heather Cooke • Matthew Bearshall • Penny Lee • Joanne Finch • Michelle Symonds
…and Interim Trust Chair, Jayne Stringfellow!

👏 50 Years of Service
Graham Colver – an incredible half-century of dedication!

Caroline Wade, Director of HR and OD, shared a heartfelt message thanks to all award recipients during the ceremony:

"My dad worked in the catering team here at the hospital 40 years ago, and I remember how often he sacrificed Christmas and other holidays with family to come to work. Those sacrifices have been – and continue to be – made by our colleagues in the name of looking after people in their time of need. That’s what makes today so special – recognising the incredible dedication behind the years of service not only to our patients but also to caring for each other."

💙 Your passion, resilience, and commitment to care make a real difference every single day. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for our patients and colleagues.

13/11/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 IS NOW OPEN

Our Council of Governors is an important part of running our Trust. The Council's main role is to work with the Board of Directors to ensure that the needs of communities and colleagues are considered when planning health services.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination or supported Members to put themselves forward for our recent Governor nominations. You can find details of uncontested nominations on the link below.

Members eligible to vote in the category below should have received a notification and will be able to vote for their chosen Public Governor.

• Chesterfield

The full list of nominated candidates and more information on how to vote can be found on our website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/.../governor...

Voting closes at 5pm on Wednesday, 3 December.

12/11/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 TOMORROW

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination or supported Members to put themselves forward for our recent Governor nominations.

Our Council of Governors is an important part of running our Trust. The Council's main role is to work with the Board of Directors to ensure that the needs of communities and colleagues are considered when planning health services.

From tomorrow, Thursday 13 November, Members who are eligible from the area below will be able to vote for their chosen Public Governor.

• Chesterfield

The full list of nominated candidates and more information on how to vote can be found on our website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/governors-and-members/governors/governor-elections-2025

Voting closes at 5pm on Wednesday, 3 December.

12/11/2025

🏥 Industrial action by Resident Doctors is planned to begin at 7am Friday, 14 November and last until 7am Wednesday, 19 November.

‼️ We are asking for you to help us in the following ways and as ever, remain grateful for your support.

🗓️ If you have not been contacted by the NHS, please attend your appointment as planned.

☎️ Please use health services wisely, use 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and only using 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.

🥰 Take simple steps to look after yourselves, loved ones and check in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.

🚑 It is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and life-threatening cases - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. A&E, ambulance and 999 services in Derby and Derbyshire will remain available during the industrial action.

🧠 People in mental health distress should continue to seek support as normal. Mental health crisis services will be running during the industrial action, as will the Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service (0800 028 0077).

You can find out more here: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/latest-news/strike-action-14-19-november-2025

12/11/2025

⚠️Today, our services are under severe pressure, and our ED is exceptionally busy.

👀ED is not always the best place to be if you think you need treatment today. If you have a life threatening or emergency condition, or if you have deteriorated rapidly, then you should absolutely be in the department and being seen by our clinicians. However, if your condition is less urgent, you’d probably be better off being seen by clinicians in one of the other places, faster.

🩺You see, here in ED, we prioritise patients on clinical need and our most poorly patients will be seen by a clinician in one of our specialist areas: Majors, Resus or in our Ambulance Assessment Area. Children have a specific paediatric area, designed to keep them entertained and as calm as possible whilst they wait to be seen.

🚑These areas are behind the main waiting area so, even though the initial ambulatory (walk in) area may not look busy, it is likely that, behind the doors, there are patients needing specialist care having suffered a medical episode or trauma and our clinicians will be supporting them to ensure that they are stabilised and treated as quickly as possible.

⏰So, if your condition doesn’t need emergency treatment you may wait longer to see someone – and get back home.

➡️Please consider using alternative services for non-emergency health issues:
✅ Self-care: Manage minor ailments at home.
✅ Pharmacy: Get expert advice and over-the-counter treatments.
✅ GPs: Schedule an appointment for ongoing health concerns.
✅ NHS 111: Call or visit online for urgent medical advice.
✅ Urgent Treatment Centres: Urgent medical help when it’s not a life-threatening emergency.

🔗 For more information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/crhftrs

💙 Please - it could help you get the treatment you need, in a place that is right for you.

Thank you for supporting us to priortise care for those who need it.

11/11/2025

We are proud to be a Veteran's Aware organisation and we were honoured that representatives were asked to attend the Toyota Armed Forces Network Remembrance Service in Derby yesterday (Monday, 10 November) and pay our respects.

Pictured is John, former veteran and colleague at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

11/11/2025

💙This morning, Tuesday, 11 November, we were honoured to hold our Remembrance Service in our Memorial Garden at the Rear of site.

💙The service was led by Rev’d Martyn Jinks, Head of Pastoral Care.

💙Paula Holt, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, and the King’s representative at the service, laid a wreath alongside representatives from the Trust, including Jayne Stringfellow, Chair, Dan Williams, Deputy Head of Estates and a Veteran colleague, Younis Shandookh, our Imam and colleague and Vicky Pettit, representing our partner organisations.

💙We would like to thank everyone for their support on this day as we honour the fallen and pay our respects to those who gave their tomorrow for our today.