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Belper’s new health centre name announced
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/belpers-new-health-centre-name-announced
Occupational therapy
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/occupational-therapy
"Think which service" this winter, urge health leaders
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/think-which-service-winter-urge-health-leaders
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Files
Neonatal Jaundice Guidelines (G267)
This guidance supports health visitors with management of jaundice in infants.
Disclosure Ref 2024143 - CAFM contract.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure regarding corporate property/assets, ownerships and occupations, lease agreements and facilities management (CAFMSpace and Facilties management) contracts and procurement
Physical Health Care For People With Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Guidelines (G15)
This guidance aims to set out the standard of physical health monitoring for those patients within both the older person’s mental health and learning disability inpatient units. It provides guidance about physical health care interventions that are provided within the Trust and those requiring advice or intervention from other services. Good physical health underpins the overall well-being of our patients and supports a holistic approach to care delivery, which includes the identification and appropriate management of physical health needs. In relation to those service users attending specialist OPMH day Services or specialist LD outpatients, the responsibility for the patient’s physical, health care will remain with their General Practitioner. Where there are any identified physical health findings or concerns noted whilst the patient is attending the service, their General Practitioner must be notified.
Medical Devices Policy (P27)
The aim of this document is to outline a standardised approach to purchasing, deployment, maintenance, repair and disposal of medical devices within the Trust and the services commissioned by the Trust. The purpose of this policy is to provide the means of ensuring that all acquisitions of items of medical equipment are made only after consideration and approval by the relevant management groups and in accordance with the procedures detailed within this policy and with all related DCHS policies, European Union (EU) public procurement rules, advice from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and statutory requirements.
Disclosure Ref 2024148 - Maintenance Systems Contracts.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure regarding contracts for software used for maintenance management systems
Disclosure Ref 2025243 - NHS Sexual Safety in Healthcare Charter and dialogue-based approach when responding to complaints.doc
Freedom of information request relating to the Trust’s adoption of the NHS Sexual Safety in Healthcare Charter and its use of dialogue‑based and restorative‑informed practices in addressing sexual safety concerns and complaint resolution.
Disclosure Ref 2025396 .doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to how the Trust manages, secures, and handles vacant properties
Corporate Framework August 2025
Corporate Framework August 2025
Warp-it Active Items - 08.08.25
Warp-it Active Items - 08.08.25
Disclosure Ref 202552 - Clinical Waste Contract.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to clinical waste contracts and leads for various services