Pages
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
Community nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
Message from Michelle Bateman - Registered Nursing Associates
An update from Michelle about how DCHS has supported the Nursing Associate role since 2019.
Queens Nurse Awards 2022 - applications opening soon!
Our DCHS group of Queen's Nurses is growing fast, and we encourage you to apply. Information and details for the 2022 applications will be available on the Queen's Nursing institute website from March 2022.
Butterley Ward is back at Ripley Hospital
Plans have been announced to bring Butterley Ward back to Ripley Hospital from its temporary base at Ilkeston Community Hospital after Easter, during the final week of April.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/date-announced-butterley-ward-move-back-ripley-hospital
Speech and language therapy service
Our therapists, practitioners, assistants and admin support workers work together to deliver high quality services for adults and children who have speech, language and communication difficulties; eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). We work with adults and children, throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. More specifically: Derby City and Derbyshire County - Adults and Derby City and the southern half of Derbyshire County - Children.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/speech_language_therapy
Health Psychology for Professionals
The information here is for professionals in Derbyshire seeking more information on the Health Psychology service.
Files
Clinical literature review and approval process flow chart (DCHS Policy Development Framework)
Clinical literature review and approval process flow chart (DCHS Policy Development Framework)
Disclosure Ref 202409 - Assault Attendances to ED Deptartments Jan - Dec 2023.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202409 - Assault Attendances to ED Departments Jan - Dec 2023
Disclosure Ref 202434 - Result of Matching Evaluation for 264 07 Out-patient & Health Records Manager.pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202434 - Result of Matching Evaluation for 264 07 Out-patient & Health Records Manage
Example NMP Annual Self-Declarations of Competence for Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers (V100/V150) (A3 P57)
Example NMP Annual Self-Declarations of Competence for Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers (V100/V150)
Important Communication from Integrated Care Board (formerly CCG) regarding DCHS Wound Clinic Service (S68)
Important Communication from Integrated Care Board (formerly CCG) regarding DCHS Wound Clinic Service
Disclosure Ref 2024173 - Staff details for People & organisational development, finance and Exec board .pdf
Staff details for People & organisational development, finance and Exec board as at time of disclosure (2024)
AI and Automation Governance Policy - March 2025.docx
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the procurement and / or development, implementation, and monitoring of AI and / or automated systems to protect personal data, uphold ethical standards, and mitigate potential risks
Disclosure Ref 202591 Patients deaths due to problem in care.pdf
Freedom of information final disclosure Ref 202591 relating to patients deaths due to problem in care
A5 - Documentation process for Foot Dressing Clinics (S149)
A5 - Documentation process for Foot Dressing Clinics (S149)
Disclosure Ref 2025131 - Medical apprasial and revalidation .pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 2025131 - Medical appraisal and revalidation process and resources for medical staff