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Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Bakewell’s new Newholme Health Centre – latest updates and project plans
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services/our-clinicshealth-centres/bakewell-integrated-health-hub
A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
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Standard Operating Procedure for DCHS Wound Clinics (S68)
Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) Integrated Community Services (ICS) provides a Wound Care service in clinics across Derbyshire for non-housebound patients. The service continues to evolve in response to evidence-based practice and patient need. The service actively promotes supported care, enabling patients to manage their own wounds, offering wound assessments and reviews via a range of mediums including face to face, telephone or video consultations. These approaches facilitate a more flexible service, support improved access to care and reduce the need for patients to travel to clinics if it is not necessary. The DCHS Wound Clinic Standard Operating Procedure has been developed to support the management of the clinics and the processes that should be adopted to facilitate the safe and effective management of patient care. This procedure will support the consistent management of patient care.
Disclosure Ref 202544 - AI readiness in the UK Public sector.doc
Freedom of information request relating to governance surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). They explore whether an AI strategy exists, how well it aligns with national AI action plans, and the likelihood of effective implementation. The questionnaire also examines risk management, data protection, transparency, infrastructure, data quality, energy usage, training, and future ambitions. Overall, it is designed to understand how prepared the department is to adopt and manage AI responsibly and effectively based on strategy, resources, skills, and ethical considerations
Child Visiting Policy (P18)
The aim of this policy is to provide a process for staff when facilitating visits by a child/ren to (Derbyshire Community Health Services FT) DCHS inpatient and day case services, including services where patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Maintaining effective family contact and dynamics has been shown to often be crucial for a full recovery for people with mental health problems. Health professionals must be aware that the needs of the child come first, and they must not be put at significant risk of harm. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with Section 11 of the Children Act 2004. All health professionals and organisations have a key role to play in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Many DCHS services do not directly work with children; staff working within these services may indirectly become involved in the welfare of child visitors as part of their daily case management.
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
Rapid Response Therapy MDT Log - A5 (G320)
Rapid Response Therapy MDT Log
Disclosure Ref 2025177 - Translation services.doc
Freedom of information request relating to information about the organisation’s use of language and interpreting services. This includes which national procurement frameworks the organisation uses, how services are accessed, contract expiry dates, current providers, and spending over the past two financial years.
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