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Thanks to John Briggs for 50 years of NHS volunteering
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/thanks-john-briggs-50-years-nhs-volunteering
Mayor of Chesterfield opens new diagnostic centre at Walton Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/mayor-chesterfield-opens-new-diagnostic-centre-walton-hospital
Derbyshire NHS helping new parents with baby feeding campaign
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-helping-new-parents-baby-feeding-campaign
Counting down to saying goodbye to William Jones
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/counting-down-saying-goodbye-william-jones
Metal shell of new NHS facility in Chesterfield takes shape ahead of installation
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/metal-shell-new-nhs-facility-chesterfield-takes-shape-ahead-installation
Self-management facilitator service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/self-management-facilitator-service
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025139 - Prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025139 regarding the total number of individuals that were prescribed cannabis based medicinal products by the Trust
Disclosure Ref 2024209 - Tier 3 weight management service.pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 2024209 relating to Tier 3 weight management service, the number of patients the service supported in 2023/2024 and waiting list including whether patients were prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide)
Disclosure Ref 2024205 -Spirometry Medical Devices.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024205 relating to Trust use Spirometry Medical Devices makes and models are currently in use and how many of each are currently deployed by department
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
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
Long Term Segregation Policy (P86)
This policy aims to provide clear guidance on the use of long term segregation, (please note the use of seclusion is covered in DCHS trust policy – (Management, Prevention and reduction of violence and aggression including physical restraint and seclusion). To ensure restrictive interventions remain proportionate, least restrictive, take account of patient preference where possible, and last for no longer than is necessary. The policy sets clinical standards to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent Code of Practice 2015 alongside NICE guidance NG10. To ensure robust governance arrangements that are transparent in their nature. To support the trusts ambition of reducing the use of restrictive practices. The policy aims to ensure the specific needs of all patients are met in a fair and equitable way.
FINAL Chief Executive Designate - Stakeholder Briefing - 11 November 2021.pdf
Dr Chris Clayton appointment; Chief Executive JUCD
Standard Operating Procedure for the Issue of Procaine Penicillin outside of ISHS services (S83)
This SOP sets out the actions which should be taken to facilitate the administration of the procaine penicillin outside of ISHS opening hours.