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Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023
Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/industrial-action-update-16-january
October is AAC Awareness Month!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/october-aac-awareness-month
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.
Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
Contractor appointed to build new £15m health services hub for Belper
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/contractor-appointed-build-new-15m-health-services-hub-belper
Ilkeston
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/our-locations/urgent-treatment-centres/ilkeston
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025130 - Framework agency expenditure 1 of 2 .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025130 regarding Framework agency expenditure and the total number of hours filled for Nursing and HCA staff (1 of 2)
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
Disclosure Ref 2024182 - Temporary Staffing and Frameworks procured.pdf
FOI disclosure Ref 2024182 relating to Temporary Staffing and which Frameworks DCHS procure from
Disclosure Ref 2024253 - SARs, FOIs & IG Breaches.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to Information Governance team and the number of staff that deal with SARs, FOIs and Breaches from 2021 to 2024
Disclosure Ref 2024293 - Software used for BACs payments.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to software used for BACs payments
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Policy (P90)
To provide information about the practical help and support that is available to employees of DCHSFT who are currently experiencing domestic abuse, or are experiencing trauma as a result of their past experiences of abuse. This Policy also covers the approach to be taken where an employee’s behaviour towards their family may constitute domestic abuse. Providing this information empowers Managers to take effective, supportive action and reinforces the message that domestic abuse and sexual violence cannot be ignored.
Guidelines for assessing pain in patients with Cognitive Impairment and or communication problems (G203)
Within DCHS 4 pain assessment tools have been provided to help meet patient’s individual needs: PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE – PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (Abbey Pain Scale) PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR USE WITH FAMILY AND CARERS OF PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DISABILITY DISTRESS ASSESSMENT TOOL (DisDAT)
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.