Pages
Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Outpatient Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and MSK Triage Service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/msk-triage-derbyshire
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility statement for www.dchs.nhs.uk
Bakewell integrated health hub construction update - December 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/bakewell-integrated-health-hub-construction-update-december-2022
Diabetes Education Resources for Patients
A page of diabetes education resources for the people of Derbyshire.
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
Files
NMP Prescribing Supervision Template (A4 P57)
NMP Prescribing Supervision Template
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
A1 - Observational Audit - protected meal times (G50)
Observational Audit - protected meal times
Working safely with sharps - Presentation 24.25
Working safely with sharps - Presentation 24.25
AI and Automation Governance Policy - March 2025.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 202591 Patients deaths due to problem in care.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure Ref 202591 relating to patients deaths due to problem in care
A5 - Documentation process for Foot Dressing Clinics (S149)
A5 - Documentation process for Foot Dressing Clinics (S149)
Register_of_Board_Declarations_2020.21_v2.pdf
Declarations of interests - Board
Registration Authority (RA) Policy.docx
DCHS Registration Authority (RA) Policy
HRP29 Registration Re-Registration and Revalidation Policy
DCHS Registration, Re-Registration and Revalidation Policy