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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

DCHS QI Tools- SWOT.pptx

GD08 Recruiting managers guide to preparing for new starters.docx

A3 - SBARD Structured Communication Tool

Disclosure Ref 2024160 - Opthalmology jan 2023 to dec 2023.pdf

Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) Report 2024

Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) Report 2024

0106 - Samples Fridge Temperature Monitoring Form (P69)

0106 - Samples Fridge Temperature Monitoring Form (P69)