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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
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.
Weather alert: sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice warning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/weather-alert-sub-zero-temperatures-snow-and-ice-warning
Files
A1 - Clients Who Did Not Attend For Appointment Flowchart (G12)
Appendix 1 - Clients Who Did Not Attend For Appointment Flowchart (G12)
Nail Surgery Post Operative Advice (L326)
Nail Surgery Post Operative Advice
Mental Health Act 1983 - Urgent Treatment Policy and Procedure (P102)
To provide guidance to Trust staff when considering the use of urgent treatment to patients detained in hospital under the MHA 1983, or subject to a Community Treatment Order.
Disclosure Ref 2024134 - NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024134 - NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy - Appendix 5 – Example of a Suspension Risk Assessment
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy - Appendix 5 – Example of a Suspension Risk Assessment
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy
HRP37 Managing Allegations Against Staff PiPoT Policy
Appendix 1 - Equipment and Materials Required for INR Testing-Quality Control (S128)
Equipment and Materials Required for INR Testing-Quality Control
HRP24 Appendix 1 - Letter of Expectation template.docx
Dementia Palliative Care Poster (L332)
Dementia Palliative Care Poster. A role that supports patients with dementia & palliative care needs being discharged from hospital.
L335 - Rehabilitation and Exercise Diabetes Information
Rehabilitation and Exercise Diabetes Information (L335)