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Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
Contact Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/matlock-hospitals-league-friends
Meet Barbara: Derbyshire’s oldest working nurse?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/meet-barbara-derbyshires-oldest-working-nurse
Are you interested in a career in community nursing?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/are-you-interested-career-community-nursing
A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
Files
Disclosure Ref 202587 - Electrical suppliers annual spend.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to the annual spend with from January 2024 to January 2025 for CEF, Edmundson Electrical, Rexel UK Ltd & Yess Electrical
Disclosure ref 2025101 - Use of meats containing nitrates 1 of 2.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure ref 2025101 relating to the use of meats containing nitrates
Disclosure Ref 2024221- SARs and FOIs .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024221 relating to Subject Access Requests & Freedom of Information requests received during Nov 2022 to Oct 2023
Flu Vaccine - FAQ information for DCHS staff 2025-26 (G346)
The document provides comprehensive information about the flu vaccine for DCHS staff for the 2025-26 season. It addresses various frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the administration of the flu vaccine, including eligibility criteria, safety for specific groups (such as pregnant women, individuals with egg or latex allergies, and those with religious or dietary restrictions), and guidelines for staff who are administering the vaccine. The document also provides information on handling the vaccine, necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and procedures for dealing with anaphylaxis. Additionally, the document includes resources and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for staff involved in the vaccination process.
Disclosure Ref 2024251 - Sexual Safety incidents patients aged 60+.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure relating to sexual safety incidents where the alleged victim was over 60 or over
Disclosure Ref 2024274 - Employees accused of child sexual abuse.pdf
Freedom of information disclosure relating to Employees accused or arrested in charges of child sexual abuse
Uniform and Dress Code Policy (P3)
Staff working within Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust are required to adhere to a safe, hygienic and appropriate uniform and dress code policy. Therefore the purpose of this policy is to clarify the standards that staff are required to comply with. DCHS recognises the importance of appearance and attire in providing a professional image when working with clients and representing the Trust. All staff working clinically or visiting a clinical area have a responsibility for safeguarding patients in respect of reducing hospital acquired infections, therefore all clinical staff should adhere to the best practice guidelines as set by the Department of Health’s Best Practice Guidelines found in Uniforms and Work Wear DOH March 2010, An Evidence Base for Developing a Local Policy (DH)
SOP for the supply or issue of Steroid Emergency Cards (S87)
Identify / supply to patients who require a Steroid Emergency card in the Community Hospitals setting, Urgent Treatment Centres, Podiatric Surgery, Integrated Community teams and specialist services such as Respiratory teams and Physiotherapy if a new Steroid Emergency card is needed or a Steroid Emergency Card has been lost
Procedure for the Disposal of unwanted patient’s medicines in the community setting (patient’s own home) (S7)
Guidance to community staff on the procedure to follow regarding the destruction of a patient’s own medicines that are no longer required and are within the home setting.
Local Decontamination Of Reusable Medical Devices-Dental and Podiatry Services (P16)
The aim of this policy is to detail the practices and principles for the local decontamination of reusable medical devices, with reference to podiatric services.