Pages
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
Tier 3 Weight Management for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Tier 3 Weight Management service.
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
End of Life - Directory of Services
Information hub for all clinicians, carers and family members, signposting to end of life support and resources available throughout Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/eol-directory-services
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.
Weather alert: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice warning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/weather-alert-sub-zero-temperatures-snow-and-ice-warning
Butterley Ward is back at Ripley Hospital
Plans have been announced to bring Butterley Ward back to Ripley Hospital from its temporary base at Ilkeston Community Hospital after Easter, during the final week of April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/date-announced-butterley-ward-move-back-ripley-hospital
Files
A2 - Derbyshire Children’s Continence Service L2 referral pathway for product provision (P91)
A2 - Derbyshire Children’s Continence Service L2 referral pathway for product provision
Mental Health Act 1983 - Detention of Informal Patients under Section 5(4) Policy and Procedure (P104)
This policy provides guidance on the use of Section 5(4), nurses holding power under the Mental Health Act 1983. It should be followed by all Registered Mental Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses working in trust in-patient areas. This short-term power, not more than six hours, can be applied to informal patients under certain conditions as below. This policy should be read in conjunction with Chapter 18 ‘Holding powers’ of the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (2015).
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy - Appendix 2 - Information for Managers - Managing Abuse Allegations Against Adults Who are a Person in Position of Trust (PIPOT
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy - Appendix 2 - Information for Managers - Managing Abuse Allegations Against Adults Who are a Person in Position of Trust (PIPOT
A7 - Administration of Enteral Feed Product (P48)
Administration of Enteral Feed Product
Locked Box Pathway (G335)
Locked Box Pathway
Disclosure Ref 202542 - Internal review investigation report Jan 25 1 of 2.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 202542 Internal review investigation report Jan 25 1 of 2
Disclosure Ref 202591 Patients deaths due to problem in care.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure Ref 202591 relating to patients deaths due to problem in care
Disclosure Ref 202580 - Trust processes to reduce medication waste.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/80 regarding medicine waste reduction including the value of medication that had to waste in the last 2 financial years (April 2023 - April 2025) and the what has been your total drug spend over these years
Disclosure Ref 2025106 - School immunisation software .pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 2025106 relating to software used to manage digital consent for School Aged Immunisation campaigns
A2 - Duty of Candour Letter Template (P81)
Duty of Candour Letter Template