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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.
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Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
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
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Files
Disclosure Ref 202572 - Lone worker Apps.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure Ref 202572 relating to lone worker devices and apps used and the contract for these
Disclosure Ref 202557 - Staff hired in a diversity, equality, equity or inclusion role.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure Ref 202557 relating to staff hired in a diversity, equality, equity or inclusion role
Disclosure Ref 2025125 - Mental Health Services 2 of 2 UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE POLICY.pdf
FOI disclosure Ref 2025125 - Mental Health Services (2 of 2) A copy of the UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE POLICY in answer to question 4 of the disclosure
Disclosure Ref 2025130 - Framework agency expenditure 1 of 2 .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025130 regarding Framework agency expenditure and the total number of hours filled for Nursing and HCA staff (1 of 2)
Disclosure Ref 2024249 - Radiology images performed.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure reference 2024249 relating to radiology imaging examinations
Disclosure Ref 2024238 - Clinical services insourcing procurement framework .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024238 relating to Clinical services insourcing procurement framework
Patient Medication Reminder Cards SOP (S155)
The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to advise staff which patients should be considered for a Patient Medication Reminder Card and to provide guidance on producing them.
Disclosure Ref 2025170 - Diagnosis & treatment of hip fractures for patients presenting at A & E.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/170 relating to the number of patients who presented at A&E with hip pain and were referred for X-Ray or MRI scan
Disclosure Ref 2024245 - Collabrative working with pharmaceutical companies.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to collaborative working with pharmaceutical companies
Disclosure Ref 2025156 - CAFM Solution and AD floor plans systems used by Estates.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to CAFM Solution and AD floor plans systems used by Estates