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A message from the Royal Voluntary Service
We are writing to you because you have previously referred people to the NHS Volunteer Responders (NHSVR) programme, to tell you about changes to the support available from our volunteers.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/message-royal-voluntary-service
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.
Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
Community podiatry - Managing your condition at home
Helpful tips for patients, carers and clinicians to help people with self care
Changes to MyDCHS
Changes to MyDCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-mydchs
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INR Testing procedure within Derbyshire Community Health Services by Podiatry Surgery at Ilkeston and Buxton Hospitals (S128)
Only podiatric surgery with the relevant equipment, training and framework in place will be able to utilise this procedure. This clinical procedure will support clinical staff in practice to include arrangements with regards the procedure of the taking of the INR test, quality assurance /quality control, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment, Infection control measures, and any relevant Health and Safety issues. In line with recommendations within the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Device Bulletin “Management and use of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Point of Care Test Devices DB 2010(02) February 2010
Buxton Hospital Bus Options
Buxton Hospital Bus Options
RCN Advanced Preparation of Insulin Syringes for Adult Patients to Administer at Home (P4)
RCN Advanced Preparation of Insulin Syringes for Adult Patients to Administer at Home
Employee_Record_Summary_Template Additonal Guidance Jan 2025.docx
Additional guidance to assist with completing a summary sheet for employee records
0127 MUST Nutritional Screening Tool
0127 MUST Nutritional Screening Tool
Topical corticosteroid pathways for varicose eczema for non-medical prescribers (G201)
Topical corticosteroid pathway for varicose eczema for non-medical prescribers
Clinical Decision Making Toolkit (G73)
As practitioners, we are tasked with making clinical decisions with patients and clients many times during their health and care journey. Clinical decision making involves a balanced understanding of the person, your experience, awareness, knowledge and information gathering, using appropriate assessment tools, your colleagues and evidence-based best practice to guide you. It is about “joining the dots” to make an informed decision.
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service. Patient information leaflet.
Wound photography Guidance (G196)
Wound photography Guide including consent
Supporting children and young people to manage social communication difficulties V2.pdf
Toolkit about supporting older children with social communication needs. Version 2 May 2022