Pages
Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
Logging compliments – new system
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/logging-compliments-new-system
My Download - 6 December 2021
Your weekly staff news from DCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/my-download-6-december-2021
Staff networks for equality diversity and inclusion
The LGBT+ staff network, BAME staff network, disability and long term conditions DLTC staff network and armed forces staff network
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks
Files
Disclosure Ref 202594 - Number of beds and patient Medically fit for discharge (MFFD) .pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure Ref 202594 relating to number of beds and patient Medically fit for discharge (MFFD)
Disclosure Ref 2024244 - FND .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024/244 relating to the number of patients that have received a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Disclosure Ref 2024216 - Agency & bank Staff spend .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024216 relating to agency & bank Staff spend for the Period April 2023 – March 2024 for medical & dental, nursing & HCAs, admin & Estates, AHPs & others
Disclosure Ref 2025195 - Cancer pathway referrals .pdf
Freedom of information request reference 2025195 relating to Cancer pathway referrals in the last 5 years
Equipment provision - A guide for community therapy and nursing teams (G347)
This document aims to support clinicians, prescribers, and authorisers in taking a consistent approach to equipment provision. By focusing on essential equipment, patients can receive what they need more quickly.
Disclosure Ref 2024250 - Formal disciplinary processes for taking / removing prescription medication not prescribed.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 2024250 relating to formal disciplinary processes for taking / removing prescription medication not prescribed to them stored in the hospital / GP practice from 2020 - 2024
Disclosure Ref 2025190 - Contracts & Purchases for ID cards, Lanyards and Access Control Supplies .doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to contracts & purchases for ID cards, lanyards and access control supplies
Disclosure Ref 2025235 - NexGen knee replacements.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to NexGen knee replacements
Missing from Known Address Policy (P71)
The purpose of the Missing Children and family Alert (MCFA) process is to locate pregnant women and children who have disappeared from view following an undisclosed change of address and for whom there may be concerns about child welfare in respect of unmet need, vulnerability or abuse. Working Together to Safeguard Children (HM Government 2018) identifies that all children should be safeguarded and have their welfare promoted. This Policy is aimed at DCHS Services that hold a child caseload.
Oral Suction Guidelines for Carers (G185)
These guidelines are aimed at providing Carers who are undertaking Oral suction with the information to undertake this safely.