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Tier 3 Weight Management Service Derbyshire
The Tier 3 Weight Management Service offers a weight management programme to support adults with severe and complex obesity to lose weight across Derby City and Derbyshire County.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/weight-management-service
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World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Wound Clinic Service
Our wound clinic service was established in 2019 to provide a 7-day per week wound care service for the people of Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/wound-clinic-service
Files
Media Consent Form - 2024
Media consent form
Freedom of Information Act Policy v7.docx
The Freedom of Information policy sets out the information and guidelines for The Freedom of Information Act, it applies to the entire organisation. This policy covers the records held and processed by staff employed by DCHS. A Code of Conduct in respect of Confidentiality will be issued under separate cover.
Standard Operating Procedure for seated patient lifting device in community settings following a fall (S96)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Integrated Community Services are able to utilise a seated lifting device (e.g. Mangar Elk or Camel) to support patients who have fallen in their home environment. This will prevent long lies and use of emergency ambulance personnel for retrieval only. The aim of this procedure is to support clinicians to: • Understand the purpose and use of the device • Ensure the response using the device is appropriate. • Ensure clinical documentation is properly completed.
L285 - Using amoxicillin capsules when liquid medication is unavailable
Advice for parents on administering Amoxicillin Capsules to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.
Community Response Team-Derby City Rapid Response SOP - Medication Delegation, Support and Assistance of Medication Administration for Support Workers (S127)
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aims to outline the process for providing clear guidance to medication support and assistance, delegation to the support workers/support worker supervisors and what training they need to complete for them to be able to support the patients in the service.
Patient Access and Safe Waiting Policy (P108)
This policy provides guidance for staff to ensure all patients who require access to all clinical services provided by Derbyshire Community Health Services are managed consistently, according to national and local frameworks and definitions. This policy describes the structure of the access route for patients and generic rules which apply across all Divisions across the Trust as well as actions that should be taken to ensure patients are kept safe while they wait. Successful implementation of this policy will also provide assurance that the Trust understands the risks that waiting for treatment can pose to patients and is taking steps to mitigate against these risks.
Disclosure Ref 2024198 - Hysteroscopies performed.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024198 relating to Hysteroscopies performed
Disclosure Ref 202538 - Vascular service for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases .pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Vascular service for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases
Disclosure Ref 202556 - Sodium nitrite poisoning.pdf
freedom of information final disclosure reference 202556 relating to sodium nitrite poisoning
Disclosure Ref 202590 - Permanent international recruitment .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202590 relating to permanent international recruitment and how many roles recruited via international recruitment