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Wound Clinic Service
Our wound clinic service was established in 2019 to provide a 7-day per week wound care service for the people of Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/wound-clinic-service
Changes to MyDCHS
Changes to MyDCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-mydchs
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
LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
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
Files
Disclosure Ref 2024224 - Nurse Agencies by Spend.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024224 relating to Nurse Agencies by spend for the months of March, April, and May 2024 specifying whether they are on-framework or off-framework
Flu Vaccine - FAQ information for DCHS staff 2025-26 (G346)
The document provides comprehensive information about the flu vaccine for DCHS staff for the 2025-26 season. It addresses various frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the administration of the flu vaccine, including eligibility criteria, safety for specific groups (such as pregnant women, individuals with egg or latex allergies, and those with religious or dietary restrictions), and guidelines for staff who are administering the vaccine. The document also provides information on handling the vaccine, necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and procedures for dealing with anaphylaxis. Additionally, the document includes resources and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for staff involved in the vaccination process.
Disclosure Ref 2024251 - Sexual Safety incidents patients aged 60+.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to sexual safety incidents where the alleged victim was over 60 or over
Disclosure Ref 2024274 - Employees accused of child sexual abuse.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Employees accused or arrested in charges of child sexual abuse
Disclosure Ref 2025112 - Print contract.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Print contract for general office printers or multi-functional devices (MFDs)
Dysphagia Management Guidelines for Adults with neurological disorders in community - Derbyshire and Derby City (G3)
These guidelines set out the process of Dysphagia management used by the Speech and Language Therapy Department in the community in Derbyshire and Derby City. The overall aim of our Dysphagia Service is to ensure that individuals are identified and enabled to eat / drink / take medication safely and comfortably. The guidelines aim to provide a highly specialised and holistic service to individuals with complex forms of Dysphagia using the latest evidence based assessments, treatments and Dysphagia management policies. We aim to improve dysphagia related health outcomes and individuals quality of life, and employ effective risk management strategies for preventing harm and improving individual’s health outcomes.
L159 - Coping with Cancer
L159 - Coping with Cancer, is a patient information leaflet to help patients make sense of some of the changes and the feelings that they may experience.
Identification and Treatment of Different Types of Moisture Lesions (G179)
A moisture lesion is most commonly associated with either incontinence or sweating between skin folds. If left untreated then skin is more at risk of pressure ulcer development. It is important to establish the cause of the moisture lesion in order to treat it correctly.
Witness Destruction of Controlled Drugs (S34)
This Procedure is to formally record the process to be undertaken in order for the Trust Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs to authorise named people to witness the destruction of stock controlled drugs.
Non-Medical Prescribing Policy (P57)
This policy has been developed to support local implementation of non-medical prescribing in Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) to ensure all qualified Non-medical Prescribers (NMPs) and their managers are aware of their accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing