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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
DCHS payroll provider is changing!
From 1 April 2022 we're moving from our current payroll provider Shared Business Services (SBS) to a new payroll provider University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB).
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dchs-payroll-provider-changing
Public invited to NHS health meeting in Derby
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-nhs-health-meeting-derby
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment - July 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2025
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
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
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres
A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.
Files
DCHS QI Tools- Brainstorming.pptx
APPENDIX 1 Notification of Intention to take Paternity Partner Leave Pay.docx
A4b - ST Community Toolkits_02 Age 5-11
A1 - Nail Surgery Assistant Mentorship Pack (G216)
Appendix 2 – Volunteer Agreement and Appendix 3 Emergency Contact Details.docx
Appendix 2 Volunteer Agreement & Appendix 3 Emergency Contact Details
Discharge Medicines Service privacy notice - Oct 2025.docx
Derbyshire Community Healthcare Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) will be contacting named community pharmacies on behalf of patients, to ensure that their medicines, care and follow up is managed once they are discharged from our clinical services. This is known as the discharge medicines service. This is to enable community pharmacies to fulfil the national essential service contract from NHS England. This Discharge Medicines Service - Privacy notice outlines the process for this and the benefits
L226 – “Working Together” Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Information Leaflet
Patient information leaflet about PPI, Patient and Public Involvement.
Guidance for Visitors
Covid visiting guidance and restrictions on wards and in NHS properties; updated 13 June 2022
DCHS QI Tools- SWOT.pptx