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Weather alert: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice warning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/weather-alert-sub-zero-temperatures-snow-and-ice-warning
Podiatry - Community Podiatry Service
The community podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a range of patients with lower limb and foot problems, including; - People with long term conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, amputees, connective tissue disorders, stroke, Parkinson's disease - People with multiple and complex needs e.g. dementia, falls - People with biomechanical problems e.g. gait /postural problems - People requiring wound care to the foot - People requiring nail surgery - People with severe foot and ankle problems and conditions.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
Derbyshire health and care system remains under sustained pressure; patients asked to not store up care needs
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-health-and-care-system-remains-under-sustained-pressure
Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Patient Group Directions - PGDs provide a legal framework that allows some registered health professionals to supply and/or administer a specified medicine(s) to a pre-defined group of patients, without them having to see a prescriber.
Files
Metatarsalgia (Pain in ball of foot) - Weil - Schwartz Osteotomy (L19)
Metatarsalgia (Pain in ball of foot) - Weil - Schwartz Osteotomy. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
L284 - Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme - Help and support for a healthy heart
L284 - Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme - Help and support for a healthy heart
L285 - Using amoxicillin capsules when liquid medication is unavailable
Advice for parents on administering Amoxicillin Capsules to Children when liquid medication is unavailable.
A7 Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Satisfaction Questionnaire (S109)
Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Satisfaction Questionnaire
L307 - What Happens After an SLT Visit
L307 - What Happens After an SLT Visit
Referral pathway for Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire volunteers (G313)
Referral pathway for Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire volunteers
Caseload Records Review Matrix template
Caseload Records Review Matrix template
Disclosure Ref 2024128 - Social Media Platforms.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure regarding social media platforms
Disclosure Ref 202498 - Physician Associates (PAs).pdf
FOI Disclosure Ref 202498 regarding Physician Associates (PAs).
Adult Nutrition, Food and Hydration Guidelines For Community Patients (G319)
The aim of this guidance is to support patients who are unable to maintain their nutritional status by eating and drinking orally. The purpose of these guidelines is to: • Give clear, defined, evidence-based guidelines for all employees within DCHS working in the community setting, to support patients with maintaining adequate nutrition and hydration status. • Ensure that the defined minimum requirements for documentation are clearly laid down to enable clinicians to accurately monitor and assess the nutrition and hydration status of the patient in a timely manner. • Ensure that all relevant employees are given the necessary information, instruction and training to provide them with the knowledge and skills to monitor and maintain the nutrition and hydration status of the patient and to reduce the risk of complications.