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Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Want to build positive and sustainable physical habits? Join our ‘Step up to the challenge'!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/step-challenge-frequently-asked-questions
Information about your appointment
Everything you need to know before you attend a physiotherapy appointment at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT
Industrial action – junior doctors strike (11-15 April)
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-junior-doctors-strike-11-15-april
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-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.
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
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
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Clinical Decision Making Toolkit (G73)
As practitioners, we are tasked with making clinical decisions with patients and clients many times during their health and care journey. Clinical decision making involves a balanced understanding of the person, your experience, awareness, knowledge and information gathering, using appropriate assessment tools, your colleagues and evidence-based best practice to guide you. It is about “joining the dots” to make an informed decision.
Nail Surgery Protocol for Podiatrists (S72)
The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence based approach to the diagnosis and podiatric management of ingrown toenails.
Facial_hair_and_FFP3_respirators_220320.pdf
Facial hair and FFP3 respirators
7-Musculoskeletal Decision Making Tool Primary Care & Self Care - BACK.pdf
MSK Decision Making Tool Primary care & Self Care - Back
Panton Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus Aureus (G285)
G285 - Panton Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus Aureus (Section 6.8 in P69)
How to see who your requisition has gone to for approval
How to see who your requisition has gone to for approval
Appendix 8: To swab or not swab
Appendix 8: To swab or not swab, information for clinicians Section 5.28 Covid IP&C Policy
Group A Streptoccocus GAS and related infections Guidelines (G303)
G303 - Group A Streptoccocus GAS and related infections Guidelines (Section 6.20 in P69)
Triage Competency Assessment Tool
Triage Competency Assessment Tool
Disclosure Ref 2024129 - Agency Used for Paediatrics or Midwifery Jan to Mar 24.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024129 - Agency Used for Paediatrics or Midwifery Jan to Mar 24