Pages
Diabetes services
We provide two services for people with diabetes - Community Diabetes for people with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and our Diabetes Education service for people with Type 2 diabetes in Derby and Derbyshire. Each service is designed and selected according to individual requirements.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/diabetes-services
Staff networks for equality diversity and inclusion
The LGBT+ staff network, BAME staff network, disability and long term conditions DLTC staff network and armed forces staff network
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks
Walton Hospital’s diagnostic centre – progress update
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/walton-hospitals-diagnostic-centre-progress-update
Tier 3 Weight Management Service Derbyshire
The Tier 3 Weight Management Service offers a weight management programme to support adults with severe and complex obesity to lose weight across Derby City and Derbyshire County.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/weight-management-service
Finance and Procurement System Changes
The Trust’s current contract for the provision of financial services (i.e. finance and procurement) from NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is coming to an end on 31 March 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/finance-and-procurement-system-changes
Join with colleagues to remember and reflect
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/join-colleagues-remember-and-reflect
Files
1187 - Enhanced Observation Competency Check List
1187 - Enhanced Observation Competency Check List
L268 - Use of steroid ointments and creams in the treatment of varicose eczema - Information for patients with venous leg ulcers
L268 - Use of steroid ointments and creams in the treatment of varicose eczema - Patient Information Leaflet for patients with venous leg ulcers.
Local Decontamination Of Reusable Medical Devices-Dental and Podiatry Services (P16)
The aim of this policy is to detail the practices and principles for the local decontamination of reusable medical devices, with reference to podiatric services.
Unopposed declaration - Public - City of Derby.pdf
City of Derby Unopposed Declaration
Mileage consultation poster.pdf
DCHS mileage consultation poster
Self-isolation and testing what you need to know poster.pdf
Self-isolation and testing - guidance for DCHS staff and managers, including a useful step by step chart
Guidelines for completing Fluid and Nutrition at a Glance Boards for ward kitchens (P70)
Guidelines for completing Fluid and Nutrition at a Glance Boards for ward kitchens (P70)
Patient Supervision and Observation Policy (P82)
This policy aims to provide a framework for staff working in Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHS) to enable them to follow a consistent approach in the planning and implementation of patient supervision and observation for patients who pose a potential or actual risk to themselves or others. The policy provides clear instructions on how patient supervision should be implemented. Guidelines are also provided for the assessment of risk, to identify the level of supervision required and effective care planning.
A5 - Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2
Bed Rails Post Installation 72 Hour Review Form – Stage 2,P43
Buxton Hospital Theatre Policy and Procedures (P95)
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) has a responsibility to put in place effective and appropriate policies and procedures to ensure that effective and appropriate safe care is delivered consistently across the organisation. Buxton Hospital theatre provides day surgery to the local community in liaison with Consultants from the surrounding acute hospitals and DCHS Podiatric Surgery teams. The surgical offer by surgical specialities at Buxton Hospital in its theatre aims to deliver individualised, safe, efficient, and effective patient focused care for all patients requiring minor and intermediate day case interventions. The surgical specialist service providers aims to reduce the disruption to patient’s lives by enabling patients living in the local community to access services closer to home. This policy provides an overview of the elements of the service which support staff in achieving the delivery of safe care to day case surgery patients in the Buxton Hospital theatre and facilities.