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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
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
Changes to MyDCHS
Changes to MyDCHS
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-mydchs
We need your help to continue shaping our work on workforce race & disability equality and inclusion
LGBTQIA+ Staff Network
Find out how to join the LGBTQ+ staff network, support our work through meetings, wearing the rainbow pin badge or rainbow lanyard and more you can do as an LGBTQ+ ally.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/staff-networks/lgbt-staff-network-group
Health Psychology - Information and Tools to Help You
A page of health psychology information and resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
Files
Disclosure ref 2024248 - Fire systems (1 of 2).pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to fire alarm system maintenance and contract in place
Disclosure Ref 2025211 - Agency spend for staff groups April 2025.docx
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to agency spend for staff groups for April 2025
Disclosure Ref 2025236 - NHS referral policy for the use of children in state education.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to commissioned services within the Trust which have referral policies/criteria which restrict them for the use of pupils in state education
Disclosure Ref 2025279 - Commissioning and data of ADHD and Autism services.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to commissioning and data of ADHD and Autism services
Disclosure Ref 2025338 - Digital dictation.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to digital dictation
Disclosure Ref 2025304 - Patient deaths whilst waiting for consultant led elective hospital treatment.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to the number of patients who died whilst on the waiting list for consultant‑led elective hospital treatment, including breakdowns by wait time, ethnicity, religion, year, and (in some cases) postcode district
Disclosure Ref 2025165 - Equality Diversity and Inclusive recruitment.doc
This FOI request sought information about DCHS recruitment practices and outcomes relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I). It asked about the number of Band 5–7 wound clinic posts advertised, the number of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) applicants and their progression through shortlisting and appointment, and whether DCHS undertakes any positive recruitment or promotion initiatives. It also queried the proportion of staff involved in recruitment who have completed ED&I or unconscious bias training, the availability of training on interview scoring, and how long recruitment records are retained. Additional questions covered the number of grievances raised by BME staff, including those related to race or age discrimination, and the attrition rate at Derby wound clinics, including the percentage of BME staff within that turnover.
Disclosure Ref 2025244 - Waiting list for non-emergency treatment.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to waiting list for non-emergency treatment
Disclosure Ref 2025368.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Consultant-led elective planned treatment
Disclosure Ref 2025388 Reported assaults on staff.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to reports of assaults on staff