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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
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
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
Open event spotlights Walton Hospital’s upcoming diagnostic service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/open-event-spotlights-walton-hospitals-upcoming-diagnostic-service
We need your help to continue shaping our work on workforce race & disability equality and inclusion
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
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.
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Files
Disclosure Ref 2024220 - FOI request relating to DrPLCM & SACT Cancer reports.pdf
Freedom of Information request reference 2024/220 relating to (FOI) requests the Trust has received for both the Drug Patient Level Contract Monitoring (DrPLCM) report & SACT Cancer report over the last 12 months
1303 - Curriculum Toolkit EYFS-KS3
Curriculum Toolkit EYFS-KS3
Appendix 8 – Work Experience Placement Return to Practice Induction Checklist.docx
Appendix 8 – Work Experience Placement Return to Practice Induction Checklist
Invite to Stage 2 - Supporting Maintaining Attendance (SAMA).docx
Invite to Stage 2 Meeting - Supporting Maintaining Attendance
Disclosure Ref 2025246 - Criteria and process the Derbyshire Community Transfer Hub follow once a discharge to assess referral is received.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the criteria and process the Derbyshire Community Transfer Hub follow once a discharge to assess referral is received
Disclosure Ref 2025277 - Staff sent to foreign countries to facilitate recruitment drive.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to staff that were sent abroad for recruitment drives in the last five financial years
Disclosure Ref 202544 - AI readiness in the UK Public sector.doc
Freedom of information request relating to governance surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). They explore whether an AI strategy exists, how well it aligns with national AI action plans, and the likelihood of effective implementation. The questionnaire also examines risk management, data protection, transparency, infrastructure, data quality, energy usage, training, and future ambitions. Overall, it is designed to understand how prepared the department is to adopt and manage AI responsibly and effectively based on strategy, resources, skills, and ethical considerations
G360 - A quick guide to the role of the Deep Clean Team
A quick guide to the role of the Deep Clean Team
Undertaking a trial without catheter in a community setting Guideline and protocol (G93)
A trial without catheter (TWOC) is an essential part of the community nurse role. This routine procedure supports patients to remain within their own homes to receive health care. The Royal Marsden Manual Online of Clinical Nursing Procedures (2018) offers nursing guidance for urinary catheter removal but does not provide guidance for staff on how to undertake a TWOC safely at home or in a community hospital. This Guideline and protocol aims to provide evidence based recommendations to enable a trial without catheter to be undertaken in a community hospital or patients own home by a qualified competent practitioner.
Appendix 3 – Royal College of Physicians ‘How to measure lying and standing blood pressure as part of a falls assessment (P32)
Royal College of Physicians How to measure lying and standing blood pressure as part of a falls assessment