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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
Freedom to speak up animations
We have developed a series of animations based on issues staff have raised a concern about in DCHS. We hope they help you make your decision about whether you should raise a concern.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/how-do-i/freedom-to-speak-up/freedom-speak-animations
Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
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
Friends of Buxton Hospitals
Contact the Friends of Buxton Hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/friends-buxton-hospitals
Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
I'd like to do business with DCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/do-business-us/procurement/id-do-business-dchs
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
Files
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
APPENDIX 2 Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave Becoming a Parent (SC3).docx
A4c - ST Community Toolkits_03 Age 12-15
Disclosure Ref 2025158 - Data Protection Services.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025158 relating to Procurement of external Data Protection Officer (DPO) & Data protection GDPR compliance services for the period 2022 to 2025
GD11 Assessment Toolkit Guide - Values Based Recruitment – Appendix 1 – Values-Based Recruitment (VBR) Toolkit.docx
Discharge Medicines Service privacy notice - Oct 2025.docx
Derbyshire Community Healthcare Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) will be contacting named community pharmacies on behalf of patients, to ensure that their medicines, care and follow up is managed once they are discharged from our clinical services. This is known as the discharge medicines service. This is to enable community pharmacies to fulfil the national essential service contract from NHS England. This Discharge Medicines Service - Privacy notice outlines the process for this and the benefits
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.