Pages
Public invited to online NHS health meeting
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
Armed Forces Community Staff Network
Supporting DCHS in the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Commitments
Introducing Hollieguard for lone workers
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/introducing-hollieguard-lone-workers
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025106 - School immunisation software .pdf
Freedom of Information Disclosure Ref 2025106 relating to software used to manage digital consent for School Aged Immunisation campaigns
Disclosure Ref 2025102 - Wound Clinic 2 of 2.pdf
2 of 2 of FOI disclosure Ref 2025102 relating to Wound Clinic and products used
Disclsoure Ref 2024206 - Equality, diversity and inclusion policy.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024206 relating to EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) policies/initiatives on race within the Trust
Disclosure Ref 2025181 - Radiotherapy equipment & systems.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure Ref 2025181 relating to Radiotherapy equipment & systems & Oncology Information Systems
Disclosure Ref 2025166 - Allegations of antisemitism, islamophobia and racism against Palestinians and or Arabs.pdf
FOI disclosure ref 2025166 relating to number of persons who work or have worked at DCHS who have been the subject to complaints on the basis of allegations of antisemitism, islamophobia and racism against Palestinians and/or Arabs since 7 October 2023
Copilot Prompt Coach.docx
A guide for using prompts within copilot. Including what is a prompt, instructions on how to analyze your prompt and tips for writing a good prompt
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
Rapid Tranquilisation Guidelines (G52)
The aim of this guidance is to support practitioner’s decision making, when using medication by the parenteral route, when the use of oral medication is not possible or appropriate and urgent sedation with medication is required. NICE Guidance NG10 (2015)
DCHS Safeguarding Supervision Policy (P15)
Safeguarding supervision is recognised by DCHS FT as an important element within clinical supervision and the safety culture. In addition to an individual’s knowledge, skills, experience and training, effective safeguarding practice relies on a professional’s curiosity and vigilance. Safeguarding supervision provides an opportunity to both sustain and foster these qualities and ensure staff are updated on current safeguarding issues, legislation and outcomes of recent Child Practice Reviews (CPR), Serious Incident Learning Reviews (SILR), Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR), and Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SAR). This policy covers both Adult and Children