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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
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment - July 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2025
Baby loss Awareness Week 9 – 15 October
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/baby-loss-awareness-week-9-15-october
Finance and Procurement System Changes
The Trust’s current contract for the provision of financial services (i.e. finance and procurement) from NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is coming to an end on 31 March 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/finance-and-procurement-system-changes
About Airmid
Airmid is a Patient App which allows you to view and cancel appointments at any time (rebooking is coming soon).
DCHS Clinical IT Systems - User Experience Survey 2022
Are you a user of TPP SystmOne or Inform clinical systems? We’d like to know how it’s working for you and how we might be able to improve it.
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025112 - Print contract.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Print contract for general office printers or multi-functional devices (MFDs)
Disclosure Ref 2025232 - Pressure Ulcers incidents and preventions.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to pressure ulcers incidents and preventions
Disclosure Ref 2025270 - Pharmaceutical suppliers, contract and spend.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to pharmaceutical suppliers, contract and spend
Disclosure Ref 2025271 - Maternal healthcare.doc
Freedom of Information request relating to maternal healthcare
Disclosure Ref 2025345 - Postal usage in hospitals specifically the volume & type of franked mail & the franking tariffs.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to postal usage in hospitals specifically the volume & type of franked mail & the franking tariffs
Disclosure Ref 2025180 - Mental Health Care Plans.doc
Freedom of information request regarding the Trust guidelines or codes of conduct used for mental health care plans—including those linked to NICE guidance, CPA policy, and the Triangle of Care—along with any equivalent guidance for care coordinators, and also seeks copies of all Serious and Untoward Incident Review documents relating to mental health patient care
Disclosure Ref 2025328 - Pathology backlogs.doc
Freedom of information request relating to pathology backlogs, how they are managed, related external spending, digital pathology systems, and any future plans for improving pathology services.
Disclosure Ref 2025372.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the number of days staff have been off sick within their first 3 months of employment with the Trust during July 2024 and June 2025
Disclosure Ref 2025389 - POst.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to postal communications with patients
Oral Suction Guidelines for Adults (G186)
Many people require oral suctioning to help with clearance of difficult secretions. This document is to support those using the equipment and administering the suctioning.