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Health Psychology
The DCHS health psychology service provides specialist psychological care and support to adults with physical health problems.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/health-psychology
We need your help to continue shaping our work on workforce race & disability equality and inclusion
NHS Trust seeks people with a passion for healthcare to be their community’s voice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/nhs-trust-seeks-people-passion-healthcare-be-their-communitys-voice
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.
Clinical Effectiveness & Improvement Team
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/clinical-effectiveness-improvement-team
World Arthritis Day - 12 October 22
The theme this year is - 'It's in your hands, take action'. It aims to encourage people with arthritis, their caregivers, families, and the general public to avail every opportunity to take action to improve their lifestyle.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-arthritis-day-12-october-22
Sustainability/Green Agenda
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/i-want-more-information-on/corporate-services/sustainabilitygreen-agenda
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025270 - Pharmaceutical suppliers, contract and spend.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to pharmaceutical suppliers, contract and spend
Disclosure Ref 2025271 - Maternal healthcare.doc
Freedom of Information request relating to maternal healthcare
Disclosure Ref 2025345 - Postal usage in hospitals specifically the volume & type of franked mail & the franking tariffs.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to postal usage in hospitals specifically the volume & type of franked mail & the franking tariffs
Disclosure Ref 2025180 - Mental Health Care Plans.doc
Freedom of information request regarding the Trust guidelines or codes of conduct used for mental health care plans—including those linked to NICE guidance, CPA policy, and the Triangle of Care—along with any equivalent guidance for care coordinators, and also seeks copies of all Serious and Untoward Incident Review documents relating to mental health patient care
Disclosure Ref 2025328 - Pathology backlogs.doc
Freedom of information request relating to pathology backlogs, how they are managed, related external spending, digital pathology systems, and any future plans for improving pathology services.
Disclosure Ref 2025372.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the number of days staff have been off sick within their first 3 months of employment with the Trust during July 2024 and June 2025
Disclosure Ref 2025389 - POst.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to postal communications with patients
Disclosure Ref 2025407 - Post Stroke six month review.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the number of stroke patients in the Trust that were offered a six month post-stroke review and had a six month post stroke review for the past 5 years beginning with 2020
Procedures for the Secure Transfer of Information v3.5.docx
The purpose of this document is to summarise the procedures that staff should follow when transmitting patient and personal information. Other DCHS NHS Trust policies contain more detailed information on the responsibilities of staff in relation to confidentiality and information security, and therefore all staff should ensure they have read and understood their full responsibilities in these areas.
Clinical Audit 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.