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Health Psychology FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about health psychology for the people of Derby and Derbyshire
The start of ‘Community First’
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/start-community-first
NHS Long term workforce plan
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/nhs-long-term-workforce-plan
Bisexuality – a blog by Fern
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/bisexuality-blog-fern
Three NHS apprentices shortlisted for awards!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/three-nhs-apprentices-shortlisted-awards
Top tips for saving on energy bills
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/top-tips-saving-energy-bills
Files
Assembly of Lung Volume Recruitment (LVR) Kit in the Community Respiratory Service SOP (S129)
To provide instructions to Community Respiratory Service clinical staff in how to assemble an LVR kit correctly, and where and how to store them safely and securely.
Missing Patient Procedure Including Section 18 Concern for Safety and Welfare (S23)
This procedure has been developed to inform hospital staff what action to take when a detained patient is absent without leave from the hospital where they are liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Guidance when an informal patient’s whereabouts is unknown and this includes patients that may be missing from other in-patient areas. The procedure aims to provide a consistent and easy to follow approach thus supporting the staff and protecting some of our most at risk and vulnerable patients.
The-DCHS-Clinical-strategy-Final-Version-3rd-June.pdf
DCHS Clinical Strategy 2019-2020
Nail Surgery Protocol for Podiatrists (S72)
The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence based approach to the diagnosis and podiatric management of ingrown toenails.
Administration of Medicines in an Emergency Situation for Adults SOP (S30)
S30 - Administration of Medicines in an Emergency Situation for Adults SOP
A6 – Competency framework for podiatry assistants – wound care (S107)
Competency framework for podiatry assistants – wound care
Patient (or carer) Initiated Follow-up SOP Dementia Palliative Care Service (S132)
Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) describes when a patient (or their carer) can initiate their follow-up visit as and when required, e.g., when symptoms or circumstances change. This SOP defines the process, roles, and responsibilities for the following: • Identifying which patients PIFU is right for • Moving a patient onto a PIFU pathway • Booking visits which have been initiated by a patient or carer • Managing patients who do not initiate a review/home visit within the PIFU timescale • Discharging or booking reviews at the end of that patient’s PIFU timescale • Monitoring compliance Dementia Palliative Care Service are in the process of piloting a PIFU process for 12 months. The pilot will be reviewed every 3 months with a final review post 12 months.
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement .docx
Appendix 6 – Confirmation Letter for Work Experience/Placement/Return to Practice Agreement
DCHS Draft Operational Plan BOARD Jun21 AccessStd (003).pdf
Operational Plan 2021-2022
Clinical Strategy.pdf
DCHS Clinical Strategy