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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.
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
I'd like to do business with DCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/do-business-us/procurement/id-do-business-dchs
Have you got an NHS workforce story to tell?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/have-you-got-nhs-workforce-story-tell
LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
Files
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Statement (G281)
G281 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Statement (Section 7.1 in P69)
L7 Exostosis Removal (Bony Lump) Exostectomy
L7 Exostosis Removal (Bony Lump) Exostectomy. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
A3 - DCHS ISHS Safeguarding Contacts – North (G12)
Appendix 3 - DCHS ISHS Safeguarding Contacts – North (G12)
How to complete documentation for a P2a and P2b MDT - A6 (G320)
How to complete documentation for a P2a and P2b MDT
Nominations and Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference - October 2025
Nominations and Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference - October 2025
Disclosure Ref 2024158 - Robotic Process Automation.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure regarding Robotic Process Automation
Employee_Record_Summary_Template Additonal Guidance Jan 2025.docx
Additional guidance to assist with completing a summary sheet for employee records
Monitoring Audit Tool - A4 (P109)
Monitoring Audit Tool - A4 (P109)
Disclosure Ref 2025109 - Hospital admissions relating to sunbeds .pdf
FOI disclosure ref 2025/109 relating to hospital admissions related to sunbed injuries
E-Rostering, Leave Approval, and Safe Staffing Levels Document history SOP (S154)
This SOP outlines the procedures for effective electronic rostering (e-rostering), leave approval, and ensuring compliance with safe staffing levels across the integrated sexual health service. It ensures that staffing levels are maintained to deliver safe, high-quality care while balancing fair and consistent access to leave for staff. This SOP applies to all staff working within the department including permanent, temporary, bank and agency staff.