Pages
Move to Defender AntiVirus
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/move-defender-antivirus
Come and discover how research can benefit your Derbyshire community!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/come-and-discover-how-research-can-benefit-your-derbyshire-community
Derbyshire Shared Care Record
What is the Derbyshire Shared Care Record (DSCR)?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-experience/derbyshire-shared-care-record
New recycling arrangements explained
New recycling arrangements explained 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/new-recycling-arrangements-explained
Files
Appendix 4 Undertaking to Comply with the Provisions of the Trust’s Redeployment Guide.docx
Happy Healthy Tooth Club info doc.pdf
Healthy Happy Clean Teeth Club, Oral Health Promotion
DCHS QI Tools- Brainstorming.pptx
A4a - ST Community Toolkits_01 Under 5
A18 - Grip Dynamometer Protocol (S88).docx
Appendix 6 Checks To Complete Prior To Trial Period Commencing.docx
Dysphagia Management Guidelines for Adults with Learning Disabilities Document History (G14)
These guidelines set out the process of Dysphagia management used by the Speech and Language Therapy Department in North Derbyshire. The overall aim of our Dysphagia Service is to ensure that individuals are identified and enabled to eat / drink / take medication safely and comfortably. The policy aims to provide a highly specialised and holistic service to individuals with complex forms of Dysphagia using the latest evidence based assessments, treatments and Dysphagia management policies. We aim to improve dysphagia related health outcomes and individuals quality of life, and employ effective risk management strategies for preventing harm and improving individual’s health outcomes.
Informal Carers administration of PRN subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care Guidelines for DCHS staff (G184)
A small number of dying patients’ relatives request permission to administer subcutaneous medication at home to enable symptom control. UK statutory law supports this practice within a safe governance structure. To support this in practice “The Derbyshire policy for Informal Carers Administration of an as required subcutaneous injection in Community Palliative care” has been developed and underpins these guidelines for Derbyshire Community Health Service (DCHS) staff.
L226 – “Working Together” Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Information Leaflet
Patient information leaflet about PPI, Patient and Public Involvement.
Guidance for Visitors
Covid visiting guidance and restrictions on wards and in NHS properties; updated 13 June 2022