Babington Health Centre is now open!

We're delighted to welcome patients to our new health centre in Belper.

You’re invited to join us at this year’s DCHS Improving Lives Through Community Healthcare virtual meeting via MS Teams.

When : Thursday 10 September 2026, 2pm - 4pm

Please join us on MS Teams.

*Incorporating our Annual Members’ Meeting subject to parliamentary approval of the accounts and annual report

Click here for more information on our current vacancies and how to join the DCHS family.

Our Urgent Treatment Centres are open 8am to 8pm. At busy times, if we reach full capacity before 8pm, we may need to stop taking new patients so everyone already waiting can be treated safely.

Ilkeston, Ripley and Whitworth UTCs

Walk-in (no appointment needed): 8am–5pm

Appointment only (via NHS 111): 5pm–8pm

Buxton UTC

Walk-in (no appointment needed): 8am–4pm

Appointment only (via NHS 111): 4pm–8pm

Click here to catch-up with all of the latest projects, campaigns and celebrations for DCHS

Has a member of our staff made a difference or delivered extraordinary care? As a member of the public, you can nominate a healthcare worker for a ROSE award to say thank you for making a difference or delivering an extraordinary level of care. Click here for more information on nominations, and our past winners.