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Alan Blair’s retirement
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/alan-blairs-retirement
Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme April 2022
As you may be aware there are some important changes to the NHS Pension Scheme which could affect members from April 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-nhs-pension-scheme-april-2022
Well done to our Armed Forces network!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/well-done-our-armed-forces-network
Want to build positive and sustainable physical habits? Join our ‘Step up to the challenge'!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/step-challenge-frequently-asked-questions
Prem Singh – reflections from a career in public service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/prem-singh-reflections-career-public-service
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
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025192 - Prescriptions for sleep medication.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to five‑year data on sleep disorders, prescriptions for sleep‑related medications, and referrals to non‑drug treatments.
Corporate Framework August 2025
Corporate Framework August 2025
HRP29 Registration Re-Registration and Revalidation Policy
DCHS Registration, Re-Registration and Revalidation Policy
Searching Patients and their Belongings Policy (P65)
The aim of this policy is to ensure that appropriate actions and control measures are in place for staff undertaking searches across DCHS, to maintain a consistent approach and to provide clinicians with guidance on the searching of patients and their belongings as recommended by the Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice 2015 and NICE guidance NG10. This will ensure that the safety of staff and the privacy of patients remains protected at all times.
Renasys Touch Patient Guide.pdf
Renasys Touch Patient Guide
0539 - Information About My Stay
0539 - Information About My Stay
0081 - Medication Reminder Card
0081, Patient Medication Reminder Card
1029 - Community Drug Administration Record Card
Community Drug Administration Record Card / Medicine Administration Record (MAR) Chart (formerly MSRARC)
L76 - Integrated Community Team
L76 - Integrated Community Team Leaflet.
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment - Adapted Waterlow Score (G89)
The purpose of this Standard Operation Procedure is to set out the process to be followed to ensure a consistent approach is followed for the assessment of patient’s risks of developing pressure ulcers.