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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
End of Life - Directory of Services
Information hub for all clinicians, carers and family members, signposting to end of life support and resources available throughout Derbyshire.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/eol-directory-services
Wellbeing support across Joined Up Care Derbyshire - New Spring activity timetable for 2023 is here!
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.
Community nursing practitioners network
New national network for community nursing practitioners. The network has been set up for sharing of information and connecting community practitioners.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/community-nursing-practitioners-network
Files
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
L314 - Why has my GP or nurse referred me to Diabetes Education
Why has my GP or nurse referred me to Diabetes Education
DCHS staff publications - July 2025
DCHS staff publications - July 2025
Dementia Palliative Care Service Leaflet (L324)
Dementia Palliative Care Service Leaflet
Example NMP Annual Self-Declarations of Competence Independent Prescriber (A3 P57)
Example NMP Annual Self-Declarations of Competence Independent Prescriber
Continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care Links to Templates
Continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care Links to Templates
L333 - Guide to buying splints Leaflet
Guide to buying splints Leaflet