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Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
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
A BIG conversation is about to begin… and you’re invited.
Join a generational first big conversation to shape how to improve your wellbeing working in the NHS.
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
Have you got an NHS workforce story to tell?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/have-you-got-nhs-workforce-story-tell
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
Files
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure (L11)
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
Dementia Virtual Tour Nov 2022.pdf
Dementia virtual tour training
A9 Home Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring Protocol (S109)
Home Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring Protocol
Podiatry Service Wound Care Health Care Assistant (HCA) Protocol (S114)
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the delegation of podiatry care to a Wound Care HCA.
A2f – ADASS Guidance to the DoLS Forms (P35)
A2f – ADASS Guidance to the DoLS Forms (P35)
How to start a Task on Triage - Appendix 2 (G323)
How to start a Task on Triage
How to re-submit a rejected requisition - Approver rejected
How to re-submit a rejected requisition - Approver rejected
Disclosure Ref 202470 - Staff Job Title & Contacts.pdf
Disclosure Ref 202470 - Staff Job Title & Contacts
RA Photograph criteria.pdf
Criteria for staff ID badge or smartcard photograph
Walton Hospital Bus Options
Walton Hospital Bus Options