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Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
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
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 nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
Files
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment - Adapted Waterlow Score (G89)
The purpose of this Standard Operation Procedure is to set out the process to be followed to ensure a consistent approach is followed for the assessment of patient’s risks of developing pressure ulcers.
Record Keeping Guidance for Occupational Therapists
Record Keeping Guidance for Occupational Therapists
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.
MattCovid vacs1.jpg
Midland House Covid-19 vaccination programme - one year on
Unopposed declaration - Public - Amber Valley, Erewash and South Derbyshire.pdf
Unopposed Declaration Amber Valley, Erewash and South Derbyshire
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
Case of Need for Development of a Patient Group Direction (P5)
Case of Need for Development of a Patient Group Direction (P5)
Supporting children and young people to manage social communication difficulties V2.pdf
Toolkit about supporting older children with social communication needs. Version 2 May 2022
L286 - Food textures that pose a risk of choking
Food textures that pose a risk of choking leaflet.