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2023 Multi-Faith Tours in Derby
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/2023-multi-faith-tours-derby
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
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
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
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
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Disclosure Ref 2025178 - Contract and spend for rosteringbankmanaged bank software.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Contract and spend for rostering/bank/managed bank software
Disclosure Ref 2025218 - Vehicle fleet list operated by the Trust, whether owned or leased.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to vehicle fleet list operated by the Trust, whether owned or leased
Disclosure Ref 20252442 - Suppliers which were not paid in within 30 days for the period starting 1 April 2019.xlsx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to suppliers which were not paid in within 30 days for the period starting 1 April 2019
Disclosure Ref 2025349 - Procurement strategy plan 2025.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Procurement Strategy Plan 2025
Disclosure Ref 2025317 - Carbon Monoxide cases 2018 - 2025.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the number of carbon monoxide (CO) cases attending or treated at DCHS Urgent Treatment Centres—broken down by year from 2018 to 2025 and by age groups 0–18 and 60+
Disclosure Ref 2025180 - Mental Health Care Plans.doc
Freedom of information request regarding the Trust guidelines or codes of conduct used for mental health care plans—including those linked to NICE guidance, CPA policy, and the Triangle of Care—along with any equivalent guidance for care coordinators, and also seeks copies of all Serious and Untoward Incident Review documents relating to mental health patient care
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
Oral Suction Guidelines for Carers (G185)
These guidelines are aimed at providing Carers who are undertaking Oral suction with the information to undertake this safely.
Verification of Adult Death Policy (P51)
When a person dies, a number of steps need to be completed to allow legal registration of the death and for a funeral to take place: 1. Confirmation of the fact of death. 2. Certification of the medical cause of death or referral to the Coroner. 3. Registration of the Death. Obtaining a burial or cremation order. The aim of this policy is to provide a framework for the timely verification of adult deaths by competent registered clinicians. It will enable staff to care appropriately for the deceased and minimise distress for families and carers following a death. Timely verification – within one hour in a hospital setting and within four hours in a community setting – is an important stage in the grieving process for relatives and carers and also a key time for support (Wilson et al, 2017).