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Dr Chris Clayton appointed as Chief Executive Designate JUCD
The appointment of Dr Chris Clayton as Chief Executive Designate of the NHS Integrated Care Board for Derby and Derbyshire.
Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
I'd like to do business with DCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/do-business-us/procurement/id-do-business-dchs
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
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025225 - Name of the Trust's Integration Engine.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the name of the Trust's Integration Engine
S158 - SOP for the treatment of CHRONIC HEART FAILURE IN THE COMMUNITY – FOR ADULTS
This document outlines the standards and core operational processes for delivering high-quality community care to people with heart failure, specifically guiding Heart Failure Nurses and Specialist Nurses within Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust. It aims to provide evidence-based recommended practices to streamline patient care and should be used alongside the HFSN Service Competency Framework and approved patient resources.
Disclosure Ref 2025293 - Senior strategic lead for AHPs.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the senior strategic lead for AHPs
Disclosure Ref 2025323 - Master Vendor and Roster platforms.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to master / neutral vendor for medical staffing together with e‑rostering platform used for medical staff
Disclosure Ref 2025312 - Capital & Research spend.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Capital & Research spend
Disclosure Ref 2025302 - Emissions and Carbon Footprint.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Trusts roadmap, actions, funding, energy use, costs, maintenance activity, and performance relating to achieving net‑zero emissions and managing its carbon footprint.
Dislcosure Ref 2025357.docx
Freedom of information request relating to deceased persons moved between hospitals and mortuaries
Admission Discharge and Transfer Policy for DCHS Community Hospitals (P56)
This Policy helps define the purpose of the treatment provided by our Community Hospitals and how to access these services. It does not apply to our Older Peoples Mental Health Wards or Learning Disability Service beds as they are accessed via a separate protocol. The Policy sets clinical standards to improve the admission of appropriate patients. It encompasses the whole patient pathway including the Admission, Discharge and Transfer processes of these services. The Policy aims to support well-organised, safe and timely admissions, discharges and transfers for all patients through appropriate planning with the patient and their relatives / carers.
Internet Use Policy
The Internet is a valuable tool that many DCHS staff use as part of their work. It is essential that all staff understand their responsibilities when using the internet. It is the purpose of this policy to enable the effective and legal use of DCHS internet systems.
Admission Discharge and Transfer Policy for DCHS OPMH and Neurodevelopmental inpatient Service (P84)
Derbyshire Community Health Services FT (DCHS) has both Learning disability (LD) and Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) specialist in-patient services located in the North of the county which provides services to meet acute clinical health care needs. The OPMH service covers North Derbyshire; the LD service is the bedded provision for the County of Derbyshire. The policy sets clinical standards to improve the admission of appropriate patients. The policy encompasses the whole patient pathway including the Admission, Discharge and Transfer processes of these services.