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Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
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.
Urgent treatment centres
Our four Derbyshire UTCs, Ilkeston Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Buxton Hospital and Whitworth Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/urgent-treatment-centres-all
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
Files
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.
How to spot a phishing email.pdf
How to spot a phishing (fake/spam/suspicious/scam) email, and what to do if you receive one
Disclosure Ref 202409 - Assault Attendances to ED Departments Jan - Dec 2023.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202409 - Assault Attendances to ED Departments Jan - Dec 2023
Disclosure Ref 202435 - Hours used by Thornbury Nursing 2023 to 2024.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202435 - Hours used by Thornbury Nursing 2023 to 2024
Disclosure Ref 202547 - Lloyds OPD contract during January 2021 to December 2024.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Lloyds OPD contract during January 2021 to December 2024
AI and Automation Governance Policy.docx
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the procurement and / or development, implementation, and monitoring of AI and / or automated systems to protect personal data, uphold ethical standards, and mitigate potential risks
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
Disclosure Ref 2025205 - Behavioural addiction linked to screen usage e.g gambling, porn or gaming.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/205 relating to number of people who have been identified as having a behavioural addiction which are partly (or wholly) linked to screen usage e.g gambling, porn or gaming, during 2020 to 2025
Appendix 1 - Work Experience PlacementReturn to Practice Process Flow Checklist.docx
Appendix 1 - Work Experience Placement Return to Practice Process Flow Checklist