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Message from Julie Houlder and Tracy Allen, on behalf of the DCHS Trust Board: Ongoing social unrest
Meet Barbara: Derbyshire’s oldest working nurse?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/meet-barbara-derbyshires-oldest-working-nurse
The start of ‘Community First’
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/start-community-first
A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
Volunteer application form
Volunteer application form
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-application-form
Files
Disclosure Ref 202586 - Patient Flow System.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure reference 202586 relating to Patient Flow System
Disclosure Ref 202587 - Electrical suppliers annual spend.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to the annual spend with from January 2024 to January 2025 for CEF, Edmundson Electrical, Rexel UK Ltd & Yess Electrical
Disclosure Ref 2025166 - Allegations of antisemitism, islamophobia and racism against Palestinians and or Arabs.pdf
FOI disclosure ref 2025166 relating to number of persons who work or have worked at DCHS who have been the subject to complaints on the basis of allegations of antisemitism, islamophobia and racism against Palestinians and/or Arabs since 7 October 2023
Copilot Prompt Coach.docx
A guide for using prompts within copilot. Including what is a prompt, instructions on how to analyze your prompt and tips for writing a good prompt
Disclosure Ref 2024258 - Financial return from 2023-24..pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the Month 12 provider financial return from 2023-24 and the Trusts financial return from month 1 2024 - 2025
Disclosure 2024266 - Pride month 2024.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to events organised for Pride month, LGBT themed merchandise purchased and sponsored events
Disclosure Ref 202530 - Bladder Scanners (1 of 2).doc
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 202530 relating to Bladder Scanners owned by Trust including make and model of these
Disclosure Ref 2025212 - Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) products from overseas suppliers between January 2023 and present.doc
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) products from overseas suppliers between January 2023 and present
Door Locking Policy (P54)
The Mental Health Act 1983: Code of Practice (2015) states that if hospitals are to manage entry to and exit from wards effectively they will need to have a Policy for doing so. The aim of this Policy is to ensure that appropriate actions and control measures are in place for staff locking ward/building doors across DCHS, to maintain a consistent approach and to provide clinicians with guidance on the locking of doors as recommended by the Mental Health Act 1983, Code of Practice 2015. This will ensure that the safety of staff and the liberty of patients remains protected at all times.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Policy (P11)
The purpose of this policy is to provide evidence based guidance on the use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), which is an advanced wound care treatment for patients with complex wounds. Clinicians working within Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust should refer to this Policy for; • Recommended best practice guidance for managing a patient with NPWT. • Recommendations to reduce potential risk and harm to patients receiving NPWT. • The role of the Registered Healthcare Professional will be defined in this guideline, outlining their responsibility and accountability for the patient receiving NPWT