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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
Volunteer application form
Volunteer application form
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-application-form
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
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
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DCHS COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE URETHRAL CATHETERISATION (BAND 3)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
L88 - ESBL and AMP C in urine information for patients relatives and carers (P69)
Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (G282)
G282 - Microbiology, Pathology and Venepuncture Specimens (Section 5.4 in P69)
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Management and Preventation of Slips Trips and Falls Sept 2020
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
Covid-19 Staff Testing and Isolation Guidance V16
FiC pathways and class requirements
Overview of the different Foundations in Care pathways and which classes are recommended for each one.
WBC Information Sheet JUCD
WBC Information Sheet JUCD
Emergency Shelter and Offsite Evacuation Procedure
DCHS Emergency Shelter and Offsite Evacuation Procedure
L312 - Self-Management Facilitators (SMF)
L312 - Self-Management Facilitators (SMF)