Pages
Come and discover how research can benefit your Derbyshire community!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/come-and-discover-how-research-can-benefit-your-derbyshire-community
Diabetes services
We provide two services for people with diabetes - Community Diabetes for people with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and our Diabetes Education service for people with Type 2 diabetes in Derby and Derbyshire. Each service is designed and selected according to individual requirements.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/diabetes-services
Keep up to date with innovations and emerging research to improve your practice
introducing KnowledgeShare - an online web-based current awareness system being offered by Derbyshire NHS Library and Knowledge Service.
Your JUCD Wellbeing Survey
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/your-jucd-wellbeing-survey
Health Psychology FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about health psychology for the people of Derby and Derbyshire
New recycling arrangements explained
New recycling arrangements explained 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/new-recycling-arrangements-explained
Diabetes Education Service
If you have type 2 diabetes, attending an education programme is an important part of your treatment plan.
Files
Mental Health Act 1983 - Section 5(2) Doctors 72 Hour Holding Power Policy and Procedure (P105)
This policy provides guidance on the use of Section 5(2), doctors holding power and should be followed by the relevant doctors and approved clinicians working in Trust in-patient areas.
Disclosure Ref 202419 - Workplace Conduct 2020 to 2023.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to annual figures from 2020–2023 on workplace racism allegations, related disciplinary actions, racial discrimination claims resulting in compensation, and compensation payments issued for bullying and harassment.
Disclosure Ref 2024138 - Agency Doctors in EMD Jan - Mar 24.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024138 - Agency Doctors in EMD Jan - Mar 24
L336 - What Matters To Me
What Matters To Me (L336)
Disclosure Ref 202576 - Paper Medical Records including storage and archiving .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202576 relating to paper medical records including storage and archiving of these
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
Disclosure Ref 2025415 - Agency locum doctors.docx
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.
L226 – “Working Together” Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Information Leaflet
Patient information leaflet about PPI, Patient and Public Involvement.