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A huge thank you to colleagues who helped us raise more than £2,000 for local hospices
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/huge-thank-you-colleagues-who-helped-us-raise-more-2000-local-hospices
Ward Decoration Guidelines
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/ward-decoration-guidelines
John’s incredible 50 years of voluntary service for Ripley Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/johns-incredible-50-years-voluntary-service-ripley-hospital
Community podiatry - Our Services
Community podiatry services - what services are offered by DCHS community podiatry team
World AIDS Day reminds us of importance of early testing
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/world-aids-day-reminds-us-importance-early-testing
Increase in cases of Covid-19
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/increase-cases-covid-19
Storm Babet – service updates/disruption
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-babet-service-updatesdisruption
Derbyshire NHS duo with armed forces background in running for national award
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-duo-armed-forces-background-running-national-award
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Disclosure Ref 202584 - Compliance with Deaths guidance .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202584 relating to compliance with learning from deaths guidance
Disclosure Ref 2025120 - Federated Data Platform.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025120 relating to Federated Data Platform
Disclosure Ref 2025108 - NHS Admissions for Complications Following Overseas Surgeries.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025108 regarding NHS Admissions for Complications Following Overseas Surgeries January 2020 to January 2025
DCC & DCHS Community Support Beds (Referrals, Admissions, Reablement, Discharge and Transfers) SOP (S152)
The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to set out the process that must be followed within a Community Support Bed setting. It covers the referrals into these settings, procedures for ensuring that the person receives a goal-focussed and person-centred reablement experience, discharge planning and discharge/transfers.
Disclosure Ref 2024256 - Cost Improvement Plans 2024 - 2025.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Trusts total planned CIP/efficiency savings for 2024 - 2025 and the CIP/efficiency plan for 2024-25 as a % of operating expenses
Disclosure ref 2024248 - Fire systems (1 of 2).pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to fire alarm system maintenance and contract in place
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Policy (P90)
To provide information about the practical help and support that is available to employees of DCHSFT who are currently experiencing domestic abuse, or are experiencing trauma as a result of their past experiences of abuse. This Policy also covers the approach to be taken where an employee’s behaviour towards their family may constitute domestic abuse. Providing this information empowers Managers to take effective, supportive action and reinforces the message that domestic abuse and sexual violence cannot be ignored.
Guidelines for assessing pain in patients with Cognitive Impairment and or communication problems (G203)
Within DCHS 4 pain assessment tools have been provided to help meet patient’s individual needs: PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE – PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (Abbey Pain Scale) PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR USE WITH FAMILY AND CARERS OF PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DISABILITY DISTRESS ASSESSMENT TOOL (DisDAT)
Oral Suction Guidelines for Carers (G185)
These guidelines are aimed at providing Carers who are undertaking Oral suction with the information to undertake this safely.
Section 117 (after-care policy): Joint Policy and Practice Guidance for After-care under S.117 Mental Health Act 1983 (P13)
The purpose of this document is to outline the key information required to provide effective after-care services that reduce the risk of further admissions to inpatient, neurodivergence, or mental health settings, and to ensure that service providers from health, social care, and often the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sectors are aware of their legal and ethical responsibilities. This policy exists to ensure that local interpretation of s.117 is lawful, and in line with the practice identified in the associated Mental Health Act Code of Practice (“CoP”) and any legislative amendments.