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Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

The Minor Injury Unit at the Whitworth Hospital is now an URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE

Please use NHS 111 first

The Centre is open 8am - 8pm

7 days a week -365 days a year

CCG/ICB and Orchard Cottage

In 2018 the then N Derbyshire CCG started to look at the future of Orchard Cottage and similar facilities in Derbyshire.

The 4 separate Clinical Commissioning Groups in Derbyshire merged on 1st April 2019 and the pandemic then intervened.

In 2022 the CCG became NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), also using the "Joined Up Care" naming.

In 2024/5 the ICB again decided to look at the future of the Learning Disabilities Short Breaks service which of course includes Orchard Cottage in Darley Dale.

In late 2024, the League gave a response to the pre-consultation. A full consultation is expected in 2025.

Car Parking

The extended car parking (funded by the League) at The Whitworth was opened by The Duke & Duchess of Devonshire.

[Minimum £2 - manually change the amount in the £ box]

Notice of AGM

All welcome!

DARLEY DALE METHODIST CHURCH
Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2FS
7.30pm Friday 9th May 2025

Diagnostics

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been opened at The Whitworth Hospital.

Blood tests and ultrasound scan services are provided by Chesterfield Royal at the Whitworth Hospital site.

Remember to ask your consultant or GP if you can have tests at the Whitworth, if appropriate.

Whitworth Beds

A few years ago the local CCG proposed closure of all in-patient beds at the Whitworth Hospital. However, this was not to be and at a CCG Board Meeting in 2018 they finally agreed to amend their plan to:

12 beds - Whitworth Hospital (Oker Ward) 😃

12 beds - Clay Cross

08 beds - Buxton (as originally planned)

In 2024 Oker Ward at the Whitworth continues to offer top quality in-patient care for up to 15 patients.

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Member Documents

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