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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.
Pandemic poems penned by Derbyshire NHS’ Heather Longbottom go into print!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/pandemic-poems-penned-derbyshire-nhs-heather-longbottom-go-print
Public invited to NHS health meeting in Derby
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-nhs-health-meeting-derby
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
Want to build positive and sustainable physical habits? Join our ‘Step up to the challenge'!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/step-challenge-frequently-asked-questions
Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Files
Disclosure Ref 2024211 - Structure of Trust's in-house legal team.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024211 relating to the structure of the Trust's in-house legal team, Information about the governance related to all legal functions across the Trust and internal policies/Standard Operating Procedures related to legal functions
Disclosure Ref 2024282 - Contract for e-signature vendor.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Contract for e-signature vendor
Disclosure Ref 2025238 - Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System used.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System used
Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service Operational SOP (S157)
The guidance defines what the patient journey through the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service should look like, including: • How referrals are received • How referrals out of the service are completed (to Tier 2 and Tier 4 services) • Clinical thresholds and triage criteria • Patient flow and program content • Prescribing initiation and transition points • MDT roles and responsibilities • Discharge process It also aims to ensure equitable access, clinical safety and consistency in triage and discharge decisions across localities.
Disclosure Ref 2025267 - Recruitment including international recruitment.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to International Recruitment together with external and permanent recruitment agencies
Disclosure Ref 2025305 - Citizen Engagement platform.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Citizen Engagement platform
Disclosure Ref 2025339 - Reports of sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual conduct, and related policies.docx
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to reports or complaints of sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual conduct and related organisational policies
Disclosure Ref 2025348 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion roles.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relation to the number of EDI staff, their total salary cost, the Trust’s EDI‑related spend over the past three financial years, and copies of any mandatory EDI training materials currently used.
Disclosure Ref 2025355 - Waiting times for GP appointment.docx
Freedom of information request relating to the average waiting time (in days) for patients to be offered a routine GP appointment at practices within your Trust
Disclosure Ref 2025382 - insourcing spend.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Insourcing spend from 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025