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Dedicated Derbyshire nurse is named International Community Nurse of the Year 2024
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/dedicated-derbyshire-nurse-named-international-community-nurse-year-2024
Phlebotomy service
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/phlebotomy-service
Sandon Literature Festival
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/sandon-literature-festival
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Disclosure Ref 2025104 - Spiritual, Religous and Chaplaincy services.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025104 relating to spiritual, religious and Chaplaincy services within DCHS
Disclosure Ref 2025141 - Companies that installed solar panels at DCHS sites.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025141 regarding the name of the companies that installed the solar panels at Walton Hospital Heanor Memorial Hospital; Ripley Hospital; Ilkeston Hospital.
Disclosure Ref 2024225 - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024225 relating to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
Disclosure Ref 2024166 - Patient in-take registration forms used by Your Sexual Health Matters.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2024166 relating to patient in-take registration forms used by Your Sexual Health Matters
Disclosure Ref 2025195 - Number of cancer patient referrals .pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/195 relating to the total number of patients recorded on the urgent referral cancer treatment pathway and the number of these whose waiting time was stopped due to an enabling treatment, as defined in the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Dataset Guidance
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