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Chair Prem Singh announces his retirement plans after 47 years’ NHS service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/chair-prem-singh-announces-his-retirement-plans-after-47-years-nhs-service
January 2022 - Wellbeing calendar of events
Find out more about January's wellbeing offer for DCHS colleagues here; there's a whole month's calendar of events and support for all DCHS staff.
Health Psychology
The DCHS health psychology service provides specialist psychological care and support to adults with physical health problems.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/health-psychology
Lynne’s Nursing Times judging journey
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lynnes-nursing-times-judging-journey
Temporary Annual Leave Measures 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/temporary-annual-leave-measures-2022
Files
Mental Health Act 1983 - Detention of Informal Patients under Section 5(4) Policy and Procedure (P104)
This policy provides guidance on the use of Section 5(4), nurses holding power under the Mental Health Act 1983. It should be followed by all Registered Mental Health Nurses and Learning Disability Nurses working in trust in-patient areas. This short-term power, not more than six hours, can be applied to informal patients under certain conditions as below. This policy should be read in conjunction with Chapter 18 ‘Holding powers’ of the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (2015).
Disclosure Ref 2024134 - List of Medications To Be Used in Nursing Teams.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024134 - List of Medications To Be Used in Nursing Teams
Core Standards Template (DCHS Policy Development Framework)
Core Standards Template (DCHS Policy Development Framework)
Disclosure Ref 2024156 - Corporate shared service data for finance, payroll, HR, and procurement 2022 - 2023.pdf
Corporate shared service data for finance, payroll, HR, and procurement 2022 - 2023
A6 - Changing Water in Balloon Gastrostomy Procedure (P48)
Changing Water in Balloon Gastrostomy Procedure
Disclosure Ref 202566 - IT systems & applications .pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202566 relating to IT systems & applications
AI and Automation Governance Policy.docx
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the procurement and / or development, implementation, and monitoring of AI and / or automated systems to protect personal data, uphold ethical standards, and mitigate potential risks
Disclosure Ref 202592 - Mechanical Ventilation & MRIs.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure reference 202592 relating to Mechanical Ventilation & MRIs
Disclosure Ref 2025107 - Administrating Injections 1st Jan 2020 to 15 Mar 2025 .pdf
FOI disclosure ref 2025/107 regarding the administration of injections to patients without their consent within the Trust.
Disclosure Ref 2024202 - International Healthcare Recruitment Campaigns.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024/202 relating to international recruitment campaigns including insight into the professions being recruited, appointed agency, framework utilised and Contract expiry