Pages
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment July 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2022
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
2023 Multi-Faith Tours in Derby
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/2023-multi-faith-tours-derby
Friends of Buxton Hospitals
Contact the Friends of Buxton Hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/friends-buxton-hospitals
Health Psychology
The DCHS health psychology service provides specialist psychological care and support to adults with physical health problems.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/health-psychology
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
Disclosure Ref 2025223 - Logistics and chain supply for medical devices and consumables.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to logistics and chain supply for medical devices and consumables
Disclosure Ref 2025269 - IT software, supplier and spend (1).xlsx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to IT software, supplier and spend
Recording 2026-01-14 test recording.mp4
From the 1st February 2026 the way you log onto SystmOne with your smartcard will change. This is a short video which will guide you through how to log on.
Disclosure Ref 2025315 - Clinical coders.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to trained clinical coders and their bands
Disclosure Ref 2025196 - Secure mental health patients transfers by private ambulance.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the spending, number of journeys, companies used, team details, and selection criteria for secure mental health patient transfers and bed watch services provided by private companies.
Disclosure Ref 2025242 - Ultrasound service provider .doc
Freedom of information request relating to ultrasound service providers
Disclosure Ref 2025375 .doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Trust’s spend and activity relating to locum nursing (framework, off‑framework, and bank), including breakdowns by bands, specialties, agencies, and number of shifts.
Subject Access Request Policy.docx
This policy details the procedures the Trust has adopted for dealing with applications for access to personal records held by Derbyshire Community Health Services, whether formal manual (for example, on paper) or computerised (such as within a clinical system) or information which could be classed as informal which may have been written within emails, text or recorded in Microsoft Teams, for example.
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)