Pages
A peek into the future for Walton Hospital’s development
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/peak-future-walton-hospitals-development
Walton Hospital – craning in the final pieces of the building jigsaw!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/walton-hospital-craning-final-pieces-building-jigsaw
Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
National Inclusion week 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/national-inclusion-week-2025
Files
Freedom of Information Act Policy v7.docx
The Freedom of Information policy sets out the information and guidelines for The Freedom of Information Act, it applies to the entire organisation. This policy covers the records held and processed by staff employed by DCHS. A Code of Conduct in respect of Confidentiality will be issued under separate cover.
Standard Operating Procedure for seated patient lifting device in community settings following a fall (S96)
This standard operating procedure sets out the process by which clinicians working within Integrated Community Services are able to utilise a seated lifting device (e.g. Mangar Elk or Camel) to support patients who have fallen in their home environment. This will prevent long lies and use of emergency ambulance personnel for retrieval only. The aim of this procedure is to support clinicians to: • Understand the purpose and use of the device • Ensure the response using the device is appropriate. • Ensure clinical documentation is properly completed.
Accessing+Encrypted+Emails+Guide for Non NHSmail Users.pdf
Guidance for encrypted emails including receiving encrypted emails creating an account to use Egress and keeping encrypted emails secure
L296 - My Bronchiectasis Action Plan.pdf
Patient leaflet for self management of Bronchiectasis. 'This action plan may help me to manage my respiratory condition/s by separating my symptoms into green, amber and red sections,
Policy For the Use of Sterile Maggot Therapy in Wound Management (P101)
The purpose of this policy is designed to support suitably qualified healthcare professionals in managing wound debridement using maggot (larval) therapy, (which may only be instigated by a Tissue Viability Specialist) and to make sure it is carried out in a safe and clinically effective manner, acceptable to patients and carers. This policy aims to ensure the appropriate use of maggot (larval) therapy within Derbyshire Community Health Service NHS Foundation Trust.
The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) Did Not Wait, Left Without Being Seen SOP (S144)
The SOP defines what staff should do when a patient or parents/carers with a child leave the unit after being booked in, but prior to being assessed, or who leave the department before finishing treatment.
Disclosure Ref 2024201 - Myeloma Service Provision .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2024201 relating to Myeloma Service Provision
Disclosure Ref 202526 - Primary Hernia repairs.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding total number of NHS referrals for primary inguinal, femoral,umbilical and epigastric hernia repairs at your trust in the last 3 years
Disclosure Ref 202543 - Clinical Coding Details for 2024.pdf
Disclosure to freedom of information request regarding Clinical Coding Details for 2024
Disclosure Ref 202504 - Vials used & patients treated 2024 .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 202504 relating to vials used and number of patients treated