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LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
Changes to MyDCHS
Changes to MyDCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-mydchs
Our plans to reduce cleaning in non-clinical areas
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/our-plans-reduce-cleaning
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
Dr Chris Clayton appointed as Chief Executive Designate JUCD
The appointment of Dr Chris Clayton as Chief Executive Designate of the NHS Integrated Care Board for Derby and Derbyshire.
Files
Disclosure Ref 202510 - Ransonware attacks 2019 to 2024.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding the number of ransomware attacks on your organisation between 2019 and 2024
8 Steps to Patient Isolation (L343)
Guidance to support colleagues when deciding how to isolate a patient with suspected/confirmed infection.
Disclosure Ref 2025162 - Parathyroidectomies .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025162 relating to number of Parathyroidectomies were undertaken in 2023
Disclosure Ref 2025132 - Framework agencies for locum nurses 1 Jan to 1 Mar 25 .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025132 regarding Internal bank, framework and off framework agencies for locum nurses 1 Jan to 1 Mar 25
1206 - Control Drugs Authorised Signatory Record Sheet - Authorised Staff Members
1206 Control Drugs Authorised Signatory Record Sheet - Authorised Staff Members
TPP180-0250 - Social history questionnaire Getting to know your loved one LD
TPP180-0250 - Social history questionnaire, Getting to know your loved one
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool (G16)
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service. Patient information leaflet.
Transfer of Care Protocol (S14)
1.1 The purpose of these joint procedures is to minimise delays for all adult patients assessed as fit for transfer including those who need Care Packages at home, permanent Care Home Placements whether publicly funded, self-funded, or fully funded by NHS Continuing Care or Terminal Care as described in the NHS Continuing Care National Framework (Revised November 2018.) These procedures will ensure efficient bed utilisation.
Mental Capacity Act (2005) Policy Helping People to Make Decisions (P38)
“The Mental Capacity Act, 2005 (the Act) provides the legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make particular decisions for themselves. Everyone working with and/or caring for an adult [aged 16 years and over] who may lack capacity to make specific decisions must comply with the Act when making decisions or acting for that person, when the person lacks the capacity to make a particular decision for themselves. The same rules apply whether the decisions are life-changing or everyday matters” (Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 2007:15). The aim of this policy is to support compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 setting out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust staff (DCHS staff) when caring for a person aged 16 years and over. The term person will be used to identify a patient/client/user of DCHS services and the Act will used to identify the Mental Capacity Act 2005.