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Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
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
Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme April 2022
As you may be aware there are some important changes to the NHS Pension Scheme which could affect members from April 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-nhs-pension-scheme-april-2022
We need your help to continue shaping our work on workforce race & disability equality and inclusion
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.
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
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025173 - Bullying and racism amongst midwives .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025173 relating to reports of bullying and racism made by midwives against midwives
Disclosure Ref 2024237 - Recruitment of overseas medical staff.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the use of agencies to recruit overseas medical staff including the the total permanent/international recruitment agency spend for certain bandings and if there is a contract for the supply of this
Disclosure Ref 2024296 - Electronic Document Management System.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Electronic Document Management System
DCHS N365 Policy FAQs.docx
Frequently asked questions relating to the DCHS N365 policy. For example can you use your personal phone, tablet, or laptop to access N365? Can you share confidential patient information using MS Teams? and what tools and services are included in the N365 platform? What is the "cloud first" approach?
Disclosure Ref 2025210 - Communicating with patients and the costs associated with this.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to the costs associated with communicating with patients for example, postage for letters, SMS messages
2020 08 Email FAQ.docx
Email FAQs including BCC'ing an email (hiding the email addresses of who you are sending the email to) how to check if you're sending to the correct person/organisation, What to do if the email is sent to the wrong email address, receiving an email incorrectly or suspicious email
HRP03 Personal Leave (Special Leave) Policy
HRP03 Personal Leave Policy - formerly DCHS Special Leave Policy. Updated May 2022 Name changed to Personal Leave Policy, includes Compassionate leave scenarios, including loss of baby during pregnancy; Reserve/Cadet Forces Leave; Spouses and Long-Term Partners of Armed Forces Personnel and Military Spousal Leave and Leave for volunteering purposes.
1195 - Blood Transfusion Pathway – Stepping Hill Hospital
1195 BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROCEDURE WITH STEPPING HILL HOSPITAL (SHH) BLOOD BANK
L223 - Managing Breathlessness Leaflet
L223 - Managing Breathlessness. A Respiratory Service patient information leaflet leaflet.
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment - Adapted Waterlow Score (G89)
The purpose of this Standard Operation Procedure is to set out the process to be followed to ensure a consistent approach is followed for the assessment of patient’s risks of developing pressure ulcers.