Pages
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
Diabetes Education Resources for Patients
A page of diabetes education resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
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
How does diversity affect the way our colleagues and patients experience health and health services?
About Airmid
Airmid is a Patient App which allows you to view and cancel appointments at any time (rebooking is coming soon).
Files
Disclosure Ref 202404 - Dedicated Informatics & Communications Technology (ICT) Test Team.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure regarding dedicated Informatics & Communications Technology (ICT) Test Team
Disclosure Ref 2024126 - Framework Associated with Sterile Services Agency Supply.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024126 - Framework Associated with Sterile Services Agency Supply
Disclosure Ref 2024144 - Private maternity services .pdf
Private maternity services
Patient Access and Safe Waiting Policy (P108)
This policy provides guidance for staff to ensure all patients who require access to all clinical services provided by Derbyshire Community Health Services are managed consistently, according to national and local frameworks and definitions. This policy describes the structure of the access route for patients and generic rules which apply across all Divisions across the Trust as well as actions that should be taken to ensure patients are kept safe while they wait. Successful implementation of this policy will also provide assurance that the Trust understands the risks that waiting for treatment can pose to patients and is taking steps to mitigate against these risks.
Disclosure Ref 2024168 - Electro Convulsion Treatment .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024168 regarding Electro Convulsion Treatment
Disclosure Ref 202534 - Spend on Sodium Hyaluronate eye drop.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure regarding spend on Sodium Hyaluronate eye drop
Disclosure Ref 202571 - Eating disorder services.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202571 - Eating disorder services
Disclosure Ref 202590 - Permanent international recruitment .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202590 relating to permanent international recruitment and how many roles recruited via international recruitment
Unopposed-declaration-PublicRestofEngland.pdf
Declaration Rest of England
Admission Discharge and Transfer Policy for DCHS OPMH and Neurodevelopmental inpatient Service (P84)
Derbyshire Community Health Services FT (DCHS) has both Learning disability (LD) and Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) specialist in-patient services located in the North of the county which provides services to meet acute clinical health care needs. The OPMH service covers North Derbyshire; the LD service is the bedded provision for the County of Derbyshire. The policy sets clinical standards to improve the admission of appropriate patients. The policy encompasses the whole patient pathway including the Admission, Discharge and Transfer processes of these services.