Pages
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment July 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2022
Freedom to speak up animations
We have developed a series of animations based on issues staff have raised a concern about in DCHS. We hope they help you make your decision about whether you should raise a concern.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/how-do-i/freedom-to-speak-up/freedom-speak-animations
Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres
A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.
DCHS payroll provider is changing!
From 1 April 2022 we're moving from our current payroll provider Shared Business Services (SBS) to a new payroll provider University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB).
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/dchs-payroll-provider-changing
Diabetes Education Service
Understanding your Type 2 diabetes is important so you can learn how to control it and have the best quality of life possible.
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment - July 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2025
Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025173 - Bullying and racism amongst midwives .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025173 relating to reports of bullying and racism made by midwives against midwives
Disclosure Ref 2024237 - Recruitment of overseas medical staff.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the use of agencies to recruit overseas medical staff including the the total permanent/international recruitment agency spend for certain bandings and if there is a contract for the supply of this
Disclosure Ref 2024296 - Electronic Document Management System.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Electronic Document Management System
Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy
DCHS Hybrid Working and Mobile Devices Policy The aim of this policy is to protect DCHS information that is processed remotely or is stored on mobile devices from loss or unwanted exposure, and to minimise the risk of theft of mobile working devices.
Clinical Effectiveness Policy (P85)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the rationale for clinical audit and provide a framework for such activity, including standards, guidance and procedures, as well as details of the support available from the Clinical Effectiveness Team: • For registering and approving clinical audit project proposals • For developing and designing clinical audit projects • To ensure clinical audit leads to improvement when a need for improvement is identified This policy aims to support a culture of best practice in the management and delivery of clinical audit, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all staff involved, and to promote a culture of quality improvement in our services.
Mental Health Act 1983 Procedure for Associate Hospital Managers Hearings Policy and Procedure (P78)
To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.
Physical Health Care For People With Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Guidelines (G15)
This guidance aims to set out the standard of physical health monitoring for those patients within both the older person’s mental health and learning disability inpatient units. It provides guidance about physical health care interventions that are provided within the Trust and those requiring advice or intervention from other services. Good physical health underpins the overall well-being of our patients and supports a holistic approach to care delivery, which includes the identification and appropriate management of physical health needs. In relation to those service users attending specialist OPMH day Services or specialist LD outpatients, the responsibility for the patient’s physical, health care will remain with their General Practitioner. Where there are any identified physical health findings or concerns noted whilst the patient is attending the service, their General Practitioner must be notified.
Development, Approval, Implementation and Review of Patient Group Directions (PGDS) Policy (P5)
The purpose of this policy is to set out a generic framework for a co-ordinated approach to the development and control of PGDs in use in Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) Trust. The policy contains a standard template for all locally developed PGDs. Using the framework and template should ensure that PGDs comply with the legislation and are reviewed and updated every 3 years or in response to updated guidance, stock availability, safety alerts or best practice.
Guidelines for the use of bladder scanner in children`s services (G188)
To provide safe research based information in order to assess bladder function using ultrasound on children and young people under the age of 19 years.
Prevent Policy (P46)
The overall aim of the policy is to make clear the duties, responsibilities, and arrangements in place to enable DCHS staff to safeguard and support individuals (children, young people, adults or staff); where it is suspected that the individual(s) is at risk of being drawn into terrorism or other forms of extremist activity. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is everyone’s responsibility and this Policy sits alongside the DCHS Safeguarding Adults Policy and the DCHS Safeguarding Children’s Policy. The Counterterrorism and Security Act 2015 places a duty on certain bodies, including NHS Trusts, to have “due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”; including a statutory responsibility to appoint a Prevent Lead and provide training for all staff. Healthcare staff have a key role in Prevent. Prevent focuses on working with individuals (patient’s and/or staff) who may be at risk of being exploited by radicalisers and subsequently drawn into terrorist related activity. Prevent does not require staff to do anything in addition to normal duties. Staff are expected to raise concerns about individuals who are being exploited in this way (DOH 2011).