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Farming community invited to health MOT Day at Bakewell Agricultural Centre
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-health-mot-day-bakewell-agricultural-centre
Our plans to reduce cleaning in non-clinical areas
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/our-plans-reduce-cleaning
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
Public invited to NHS health meeting in Derby
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-nhs-health-meeting-derby
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
Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
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
Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025102 - Wound Clinic 2 of 2.pdf
2 of 2 of FOI disclosure Ref 2025102 relating to Wound Clinic and products used
Disclosure Ref 2024221- SARs and FOIs .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024221 relating to Subject Access Requests & Freedom of Information requests received during Nov 2022 to Oct 2023
Disclosure Ref 2024253 - SARs, FOIs & IG Breaches.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Information Governance team and the number of staff that deal with SARs, FOIs and Breaches from 2021 to 2024
Disclosure Ref 2024293 - Software used for BACs payments.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to software used for BACs payments
Disclosure Ref 2025141 - Name of the companies that installed solar panels at DCHS sites.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025141 relating to name of the companies that installed solar panels at DCHS sites
Disclosure Ref 2025224 - Solar Energy usage and future plans.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Solar Energy usage and future plans
Disclosure Ref 2025275 - Staff policy regarding fragranced products.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to staff policy regarding fragranced products
Long Term Segregation Policy (P86)
This policy aims to provide clear guidance on the use of long term segregation, (please note the use of seclusion is covered in DCHS trust policy – (Management, Prevention and reduction of violence and aggression including physical restraint and seclusion). To ensure restrictive interventions remain proportionate, least restrictive, take account of patient preference where possible, and last for no longer than is necessary. The policy sets clinical standards to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent Code of Practice 2015 alongside NICE guidance NG10. To ensure robust governance arrangements that are transparent in their nature. To support the trusts ambition of reducing the use of restrictive practices. The policy aims to ensure the specific needs of all patients are met in a fair and equitable way.
FINAL Chief Executive Designate - Stakeholder Briefing - 11 November 2021.pdf
Dr Chris Clayton appointment; Chief Executive JUCD
Standard Operating Procedure for the Issue of Procaine Penicillin outside of ISHS services (S83)
This SOP sets out the actions which should be taken to facilitate the administration of the procaine penicillin outside of ISHS opening hours.