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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
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
Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
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
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
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
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
Files
Disclosure Ref 202483 - IT Infrastructure.pdf
FOI disclosure regarding IT Infrastructure for desktop management, data centre, server management, networking and IT security
Disclosure Ref 202455 - Orthotic Devices.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202455 relating to Orthotic Devices
Disclosure Ref 2024143 - CAFM contract.pdf
FOI disclosure relating to CAFM contract
Infant Feeding Practitioner (IFP) Standard Operating Procedure SOP (S136)
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) gives an overview of the service provided by Infant Feeding Practitioners (IFP). It also supports a commitment to ensure evidence based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the local commissioning for outcomes recommendations, and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs based care. This Standard Operating Procedure should be used in conjunction with other DCHS Childrens and DCHS Trust policies along with UNICEF Baby Friendly standards.
Disclosure Ref 202509 - Staff employed in A&E & colour of scrubs .pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Staff employed in A&E & colour of scrubs
Disclosure Ref 202555 - Policy for service users not engaging
Freedom of information Disclosure Ref 202555 relating to Policy for service users not engaging
Disclosure Ref 202584 - Compliance with Deaths guidance .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202584 relating to compliance with learning from deaths guidance
Disclosure Ref 2025120 - Federated Data Platform.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025120 relating to Federated Data Platform
Disclosure Ref 2025108 - NHS Admissions for Complications Following Overseas Surgeries.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025108 regarding NHS Admissions for Complications Following Overseas Surgeries January 2020 to January 2025
DCC & DCHS Community Support Beds (Referrals, Admissions, Reablement, Discharge and Transfers) SOP (S152)
The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to set out the process that must be followed within a Community Support Bed setting. It covers the referrals into these settings, procedures for ensuring that the person receives a goal-focussed and person-centred reablement experience, discharge planning and discharge/transfers.