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Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
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About Airmid
Airmid is a Patient App which allows you to view and cancel appointments at any time (rebooking is coming soon).
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
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.
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
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Files
Disclosure Ref 2025322 - Volume & spend on interpreting services (face‑to‑face, telephone, video, and BSL).doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the volume and spend on interpreting services (face‑to‑face, telephone, video, and BSL), the top languages requested, and details of any interpreting service contracts
1237 - Approval form for Heart Failure Nurse who is not a prescriber to alter medication doses
1237 - Approval form for Heart Failure Nurse who is not a prescriber to alter medication doses
Sudbury Prison Patients referred to DCHS Outpatient Therapy, MSK & Podiatry Services (S69)
When patients from Sudbury Prison are referred from secondary care to Out Patient therapy, MSK or Podiatry, for example post-operative patients, they occasionally require a chaperone. Sudbury prison is a category D prison. Some prisoners will need one officer to accompany them whilst on probation. Prisoners may be able to attend appointments alone in line with prison risk assessment. Prisoners requiring two officers should not be seen in the department as advised by Head of Security at Sudbury Prison
L171 - Do I need to stop my blood thinners before my steroid injection
L171 - Do I need to stop my blood thinners before my steroid injection. Patient information leaflet. This leaflet has been written to be used together with the “Information about your steroid injection” leaflet.
A Community Staff Guide to Pressure Ulcer Prevention (G90)
The aim of this guide is to bring all pressure ulcer prevention resources to one place, to assist clinicians in preventing the development of avoidable pressure ulcers and to effectively manage pressure ulcers.
PPE stock and order form V7
PPE stock and order form V7
A9 Functional Protocols for Cardiac Rehabilitation Service (S109)
Functional Protocols for Cardiac Rehabilitation Service
Protocol for the Supply of Emollient Cream (S91)
Protocol for the supply of emollient cream Epimax Original Cream, Epimax Isomol Gel, Epimax Ointment, Epimax Paraffin Free Ointment, AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream Packs supplied under this protocol must be GSL packs
DCHS Help stop the spread of COVID-19 - Practice social distancing
DCHS Help stop the spread of COVID-19 - Practice social distancing. Social distancing. Keep one metre apart.
Mortons Neuroma Leaflet (L20)
Morton's Neuroma Leaflet