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October is AAC Awareness Month!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/october-aac-awareness-month
Have you got an NHS workforce story to tell?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/have-you-got-nhs-workforce-story-tell
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
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
Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Files
Disclosure ref 2025201 - Chronic pain waiting list (1).xlsx
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 2025201 relating to chronic pain waiting list
Disclosure Ref 2025234 - Equality impact assessment for vegans .doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to equality impact assessment for vegans
Disclosure Ref 2025274 - Uniform policy.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to uniform policy
Disclosure Ref 2025287 - Pride events 2025.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Pride Month 2025 events that were organised, whether any LGBT‑themed merchandise was purchased in the 2025/26 financial year, and whether the organisation sponsored any Pride events
Disclosure Ref 2025331 - Recruitment data by ethnicity for wound clinic vacancies.doc
Freedom of information disclosure for ethnicity‑broken‑down figures on applicants, shortlisted candidates, and successful appointments for Wound Clinic vacancies, plus the total number of jobs advertised and details of the recruitment/selection process
Disclosure Ref 2025410 - Digital systems currently used within the Trust.xlsx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to digital systems currently used within the Trust
Example Policy (pdf)
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Information Governance Policy.docx
Information is a vital asset, both in terms of the clinical management of individual patients and the efficient management of services and resources. It plays a key part in clinical governance, service planning and performance management. This document sets out minimum policy standards across the community for confidentiality, integrity and availability of Information. The policy is intended to cover the overlapping areas of Data Protection Compliance, Information Security (BS ISO/IEC 27002:2005 standard), Data Quality and Confidentiality (with regards to ‘common law’).
Covert Administration of Medicines Policy (P59)
The policy applies to patients who are being treated by Derbyshire Community Health Services Foundation Trust (DCHSFT) inpatient wards, units and pathway 2 care home beds where DCHS employed staff have medical accountability for residents. DCHSFT recognises and respects the autonomy of individuals who receive treatment. However there are times when severely incapacitated individuals in our care can neither consent nor refuse treatment and the use of covert medications may need to be considered. This policy applies to the administration of medicines for a physical disorder or a mental disorder under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to medication for a mental disorder administered under Part 4 and Part 4A of the Mental Health Act 1983. Treatment of a physical condition can only be given under the Mental Health Act Part 4 if the condition is a symptom or manifestation of the mental disorder.
FINAL Chief Executive Designate - Stakeholder Briefing - 11 November 2021.pdf
Dr Chris Clayton appointment; Chief Executive JUCD