Introducing our amazing 2026 London Marathon Runners
We are incredibly humbled that 16 runners are taking on the London Marathon this year in support of our charity. Our team of 16 is made up of both NHS staff working in our hospitals…
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A new day room opens at the Nightingale Macmillan Unit thanks to donations
The Nightingale Macmillan Unit (NMU) at the Royal Derby Hospital has officially opened its new day room – a calm, welcoming space for patients and their loved ones to spend precious time together. What was…
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Hospitals Celebrate Play in Healthcare Week with Free Family Event
To mark Play in Healthcare Week, Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity is funding a special celebration event, tomorrow, on Wednesday 15th October at Derby Children’s Hospital. Organised by the Derby Play Team, the event is…
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From lab coats to leap of faith – Lucy and Katie take on the skydive for our charity
Meet the brave duo from the Royal Derby Hospital Healthcare Science Assistants, Lucy and Katie from the Royal Derby Hospital’s pathology department, are swapping their lab coats for parachutes as they prepare to take part…
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From oncology to the finish line: Melanie’s marathon mission
Melanie Bowling, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in oncology at Queen’s Hospital Burton, is preparing for an incredible challenge—running the London Marathon on April 27, 2025. With over 30 years of experience in oncology, Melanie is…
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A decade of giving: Lee Poulter’s ongoing support for young patients
For nearly a decade, Lee Poulter, a porter who works at Queen’s Hospital Burton, has been providing Derby & Burton Hospitals charity with toys and gifts for children in hospital. What started as a small…
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New employees take on muddy trail run for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity
Kevin Watkins, along with nine colleagues and partners from 360 Assurance recently took part in the Hardwick Hobble to raise money for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity. Having transitioned their roles into a service hosted…
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From cardiac patient to inspiration: Charlotte Smith takes on the London Landmarks Half Marathon
On April 6th 2025, Charlotte Smith, a cardiac rehab exercise specialist from Queen’s Hospital Burton, will be joining over 16,000 runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising funds for Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity….
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Amy braves the shave and donates hair to say thanks for mum’s care
Amy Hill, from Derbyshire, has raised thousands of pounds for our charity and the Little Princess Trust, by braving the shave in support of her mum, Linda, who has undergone treatment for cancer. Having seen…
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The T&O Trio Are Taking on the Alton Towers Half Marathon!
The T&O Trio—Anya, Abby, and Vicky from The Elective Trauma & Orthopaedic Ward at the Royal Derby Hospital have accepted the challenge of running the Alton Towers Half Marathon on 17th November! The T&O Trio…
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