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A behind-the-scenes peep at progress on Bakewell’s new Newholme Health Centre, June 2024
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/behind-scenes-peep-progress-bakewells-new-newholme-health-centre-june-2024
League of Friends of Bakewell Hospitals
Contact League of Friends of Bakewell Hospitals
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/league-friends-bakewell-hospitals
Covid-19 Day of Reflection
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/covid-19-day-reflection
Pulse Survey results – quarter two
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pulse-survey-results-quarter-two
Files
Disclosure Ref 202588 - Equality and Diversity posts.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202588 relating to Equality and Diversity posts, cost of such posts and any necessary direct admin support, How many of these posts are filled by ethnic minority applicants and the the number and cost of external training bodies and courses for equality and diversity training
Disclosure Ref 2025112 - Print contract.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 2025/112 relating to print contract for general office printers or multi-functional devices
Disclosure Ref 2025123 - C. diff infections within the Trust for 2020–2024.pdf
FOI disclosure 2025123 regarding total number of reported C. diff infections within the Trust for each of the past five calendar years (2020–2024).
Disclosure Ref 2025146 - grievances submitted .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025146 regarding grievances submitted by midwives 01/01/12023 up to 15/04/2025
Door Locking Policy (P54)
The Mental Health Act 1983: Code of Practice (2015) states that if hospitals are to manage entry to and exit from wards effectively they will need to have a Policy for doing so. The aim of this Policy is to ensure that appropriate actions and control measures are in place for staff locking ward/building doors across DCHS, to maintain a consistent approach and to provide clinicians with guidance on the locking of doors as recommended by the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice 2015. This will ensure that the safety of staff and the liberty of patients remains protected at all times.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Policy (P11)
The purpose of this policy is to provide evidence based guidance on the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), which is an advanced wound care treatment for patients with complex wounds. Clinicians working within Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust should refer to this Policy for; • Recommended best practice guidance for managing a patient with NPWT. • Recommendations to reduce potential risk and harm to patients receiving NPWT. • The role of the Registered Healthcare Professional will be defined in this guideline, outlining their responsibility and accountability for the patient receiving NPWT
L229 - Sputum Clearance Technique
L229 - Sputum Clearance Technique. Respiratory Service patient information leaflet.
Management of Under Nutrition in Adults (G43)
The aim of the guidelines is to ensure effective patient centred oral nutrition support in Derbyshire by promoting a fortified diet and appropriate, effective ONS prescribing.
Missing Patient Procedure Including Section 18 Concern for Safety and Welfare (S23)
This procedure has been developed to inform hospital staff what action to take when a detained patient is absent without leave from the hospital where they are liable to be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Guidance when an informal patient’s whereabouts is unknown and this includes patients that may be missing from other in-patient areas. The procedure aims to provide a consistent and easy to follow approach thus supporting the staff and protecting some of our most at risk and vulnerable patients.
Being Open and Duty of Candour Policy (P81)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the arrangements for open and honest communication following an event/incident, complaint or claim in compliance with the Being Open principles and Duty of Candour requirements