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Diabetes Education Service
If you have type 2 diabetes, attending an education programme is an important part of your treatment plan.
Information about your appointment
Everything you need to know before you attend a physiotherapy appointment at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT
Diabetes Education for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire working with patients with type 2 diabetes.
Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
Community podiatry - Our Services
Community podiatry services - what services are offered by DCHS community podiatry team
Warm Spaces opening at two Derbyshire community hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/warm-spaces-opening-two-derbyshire-community-hospitals
Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Files
Compassionate Conversations v10.pdf
Holding compassionate conversations with colleagues who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
DCHS Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) - includes advice for staff who need specific help.
Appendix 8 - Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
Appendix 8 - Guidance for healthcare professionals reviewing and updating the PGD (P5)
DCHS CLINICAL OBERVATIONS version 4.2
Clinical Observations Peoples Development
COSHH - Operating Standards Sept 2021
COSHH - Operating Standards Sept 2021
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Appendix 2 - Guidance on Candidates Who Fail To Achieve (P41)
Podiatry Caseload Priority Matrix
Podiatry Caseload Priority Matrix V2
DCHS WDES Data Report 2022.pdf
DCHS WDES Data Report 2022
Risk Stratification Decision Protocol for Patients with Impaired Mobility and a Wound Regarding Treatment Location (S101)
This Protocol aims to ensure patients with wounds receive treatment in the appropriate setting (outpatient clinic or patient’s home). The primary aims of this Protocol are to: 1) ensure patient safety, 2) reduce the risk of injury to staff, 3) increase equity in service access for patients, 4) facilitate clinician decision making, 5) facilitate communication between teams, 6) reduce the risk of claims of discrimination, and 7) reduce staff time lost through inappropriate referrals.
Employee Online Bank Workers Guide v1.6.pdf
Bank Worker Employee Online Guide