Pages
Inpatient Bedded Care
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/inpatient-bedded-care
DCHS reservist’s role in Coronation celebrations
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/dchs-reservists-role-coronation-celebrations
Prem Singh – reflections from a career in public service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/prem-singh-reflections-career-public-service
Mission, vision and values
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/who-are-we-and-what-do-we-do/vision-and-values
My Download - 29 November 2021
DCHS weekly staff news and update
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/my-download-29-november-2021
Issues with filter needles
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/issues-filter-needles
Volunteer application form
Volunteer application form
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-application-form
Files
Media Consent Form - 2024
Media consent form
Freedom of Information Act Policy v7.docx
The Freedom of Information policy sets out the information and guidelines for The Freedom of Information Act, it applies to the entire organisation. This policy covers the records held and processed by staff employed by DCHS. A Code of Conduct in respect of Confidentiality will be issued under separate cover.
Standard Operating Procedure for seated patient lifting device in community settings following a fall (S96)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Integrated Community Services are able to utilise a seated lifting device (e.g. Mangar Elk or Camel) to support patients who have fallen in their home environment. This will prevent long lies and use of emergency ambulance personnel for retrieval only. The aim of this procedure is to support clinicians to: • Understand the purpose and use of the device • Ensure the response using the device is appropriate. • Ensure clinical documentation is properly completed.
L285 - Using amoxicillin capsules when liquid medication is unavailable
Advice for parents on administering Amoxicillin Capsules to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.
Mental Health Act 1983 - Urgent Treatment Policy and Procedure (P102)
To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.
Disclosure Ref 202441 - Physical assaults against hospital staff.pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202441 relating to Physical assaults against hospital staff
Employee Records - key messages for managers
Employee Records - key messages for managers for employee records including where to store electronic employee records, managing historic records, general housekeeping or employee records and requesting an employee record
L337 - What is the Diabetes Psychology service
Living with diabetes is hard. Coping with a new diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, appointments, and worries about the future can feel like a big burden. Around one in three people may have psychological concerns about their diabetes at any one time. Diabetes Psychology supports people living with Diabetes who have complex needs. Usually, sessions are one-to-one. They last 45 minutes, once a week, for between 1 and 12 weeks
Service Level Clinical Harms Standard Operating Procedure (S139)
This document should be read in conjunction with the overarching DCHS patient access and safe waiting policy which outlines the processes to be followed in order to deliver a consistent approach to. • Utilising a proactive method of risk stratification to minimise clinical harm as a result of delays in care. • Embedding systems which take into account health inequalities. • Monitoring waiting times against defined thresholds across pathways of care. • Delivering personalised, patient-centred communications to patients who are waiting for care. • Implementing Harm Reviews for the that support the Trusts governance and assurance processes and maintains practice in line with national expectations.
Disclosure Ref 2024191 - Urgent Treatment Centre ophthalmology (eye care) services.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024191 relating to Urgent Treatment Centre ophthalmology (eye care) services