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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.
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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Disclosure Ref 202515 - Human Albumin purchased.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Human Albumin purchased 2023 and 2024
Disclosure Ref 202536 - Missed hospital appointments in Trust during 2024..pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding scheduled appointments were missed by patients (DNA/Did Not Attend) across all major hospitals
Disclosure Ref 202504 - Vials used & patients treated 2024 .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 202504 relating to vials used and number of patients treated
Copilot Presentation.pptx
Powerpoint presentation for Copilot. Providing information on what is Copilot, what can you use it for and top tips for writing commands / prompts
Disclosure Ref 2025118 - Temporary Staffing data request.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025118 relating to temporary Staffing data request including shifts filled by bank and agency, procurement framework, spend etc
Disclosure Ref 2024229 - Ophthalmology services.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024229 relating to ophthalmology services and patients being treated for wet-AMD
Disclosure Ref 2024219 - Off framework and framework .pdf
Freedom of information disclosure reference 2024219 relating to Off Framework and Framework Agency spend solely for Nurses from 1st April 2023 to 1st May 2024
Corporate Framework October 2023
Corporate Framework 2023
Long Term Segregation Policy (P86)
This policy aims to provide clear guidance on the use of long term segregation, (please note the use of seclusion is covered in DCHS trust policy – (Management, Prevention and reduction of violence and aggression including physical restraint and seclusion). To ensure restrictive interventions remain proportionate, least restrictive, take account of patient preference where possible, and last for no longer than is necessary. The policy sets clinical standards to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent Code of Practice 2015 alongside NICE guidance NG10. To ensure robust governance arrangements that are transparent in their nature. To support the trusts ambition of reducing the use of restrictive practices. The policy aims to ensure the specific needs of all patients are met in a fair and equitable way.
Mental Health Act 1983 Procedure for Associate Hospital Managers Hearings Policy and Procedure (P78)
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.