Supporting the people who care for others

Rebuilding Professional Identity & Confidence

Our programmes addressed professional identity, self-confidence, and personal wellbeing.

Keeping Colleagues in Practice

The Hub Plus programmes directly prevented delegates from leaving their roles.

Reducing GP Turnover

GP turnover reduced by 6.7% between 2023 – 2025 among practices supported by Hub Plus programmes.

Protected Time Matters

Protected learning time empowers staff to reflect, recharge, and re-engage with their roles.

Challenges We’re Helping to Solve

  • Workforce Pressures and Retention Challenges
    💬 High workload, staff shortages, and limited time for development continue to stretch teams thin.
  • Burnout and Wellbeing Concerns
    💬 Long hours, emotional strain, and ongoing demand take a toll on personal resilience.
  • Confidence and Career Progression Barriers
    💬 Unclear pathways and lack of tailored development can limit confidence and retention.
  • Limited Access to Protected Learning Time
    💬 Pressures on capacity mean development and reflection time.

We are The Hub Plus

At The Hub Plus, we put you As a not-for-profit, our team genuinely cares about people and is here to help you and your team get the most out of your wellbeing, career goals, and personal growth. We’re proud to support the Primary Care workforce in General Practice, helping our colleagues deliver high-quality patient care and public services across Derby, Derbyshire, and beyond. Think of us as your wraparound support system — a Single Point of Access with experience and dedication to everything Primary Care and General Practice.

We are listening and we care…

The Hub Plus - Supporting our General Practice family on their Primary Care journey. 

Support That Works for You

Connect and Learn from Others

Gain insights, share ideas, and collaborate with peers across Derbyshire and beyond.

Boost Confidence in Your Role

Our training and guidance help you feel ready to take on challenges with clarity and confidence.

Stay Ahead of Change

We keep you informed and prepared for updates in primary care and practice management.

Let’s hear from YOU

The People Promise outlines a vision for how NHS staff should experience their work life, aiming to improve staff satisfaction, retention, and overall well-being.

Click here to download the Hub Plus Newsletter – January 2026

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Supporting Our LGBT+ NHS Community 

At The Hub Plus, we are proud to support primary care staff across Derby and Derbyshire by helping to create a safe and supportive environment for LGBT+ colleagues.

The Derbyshire General Practice Long Serivce Awards

Recognising and celebrating the incredible commitment to those who have worked within the NHS for 25 years and onwards.

Hub Plus on the Move 

Supporting General Practices Across Derby and Derbyshire

The Hub Plus team is coming to you! We’re excited to launch Hub Plus on the Move. Over the coming months, we’ll be visiting (virtually or person) every general practice across Derby and Derbyshire to connect with you—our incredible healthcare staff.

Health and Wellbeing Visits 

Bookable appointments are available for every primary care site with a health improvement advisor to visit in person or virtually. They will be able to distribute specialist knowledge, raise awareness and promote local and national initiatives to improve wellbeing within your teams. 

QUEST - Protected Learning Time 25/26

Your gateway to professional growth through learning and collaboration.We offer a variety of FREE sessions designed to meet your needs, expand your skills, and enhance your practice.

 

Flexible Working in Primary Care

Flexible working in primary care allows healthcare professionals to have greater control over their work schedules, locations, and hours. This approach is increasingly adopted to address workforce challenges, improve job satisfaction, and enhance work-life balance in the healthcare sector.

1-1 Career Conversations

Career Conversations have been set up to help all existing staff working within primary care in Derby and Derbyshire who might be thinking about their career.  

Latest News & Opportunities:

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the national standard for improving understanding of learning disability and autism across health and social care. Training is currently bookable through NCORE and must be booked individually. Funding beyond March 2026 is not guaranteed so we strongly encourage individuals to book on to sessions.

GP Clinical Update Sessions

Open to ALL GPs in Derbyshire – whether new to practice or heading into retirement. ACPs in primary care often find these helpful too and are more than welcome!

Click the link below to find out more information. 

The GP Pause Programme

GP Pause is a novel programme supporting GPs and practice teams when a GP takes a period of planned/unplanned extended leave but are still on the GMC GP register and England Medical Performer’s list. GP Pause provides guidance and resources for GPs and practices for periods of leave lasting 2 weeks or more to ensure both parties feel supported in planning ‘pauses’ in careers, and in planning a smooth transition when returning to work.

Click the link below to find out more information. 

Social Prescriber Support Programme

This new programme aims to bring the network of Social Prescribers (SPs) across Derbyshire together creating time and space to connect, learn, and celebrate the impact their vital work has on patients and communities.

All primary care staff are expected to complete a minimum level of ensure they can carry out their role safely and effectively. There is an expectation training is updated and refreshed at appropriate intervals.