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Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Derbyshire health and care system remains under pressure; patients continue to be asked to not store up care needs
Update as of 17:00hrs - 22 December 2022
Pandemic poems penned by Derbyshire NHS’ Heather Longbottom go into print!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/pandemic-poems-penned-derbyshire-nhs-heather-longbottom-go-print
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
Baby loss Awareness Week 9 – 15 October
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/baby-loss-awareness-week-9-15-october
Tracy Allen to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire’s community NHS services
Tracy Allen has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust in September 2024, after 13 years in the role.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/tracy-allen-step-down-chief-executive-derbyshires-community-nhs-services
Pension Automatic Re-Enrolment July 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/pension-automatic-re-enrolment-july-2022
Freedom to speak up animations
We have developed a series of animations based on issues staff have raised a concern about in DCHS. We hope they help you make your decision about whether you should raise a concern.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/how-do-i/freedom-to-speak-up/freedom-speak-animations
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025334 - Complaints made about Health Visitors between 1 January 2023 and 29 August 2025.docx
Freedom of information disclosure relating to complaints made regarding Health Visitors between 1 January 2023 and 29 August 2025
2CASCReadyReckonerTool.xlsx
Audit tool
HRP22 Preceptorship Policy.docx
DCHS Preceptorship (Multi-Professional) & Transitionary Policy
Renasys Touch Detail Aid.pdf
Renasys Touch Detail Aid
1202 - Application for authorised witnesses to be approved by DCHS Accountable Officer for CD destruction
1202 - Application for authorised witnesses to be approved by DCHS Accountable Officer for CD destruction
0243 - Tissue Tolerance Test for Postural Support
0243 - Tissue Tolerance Test for Postural Support
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool (G16)
Biofilm and Infection Decision Tool
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service
L227 - Welcome to the Vasectomy Service. Patient information leaflet.
Nail Surgery Protocol for Podiatrists (S72)
The purpose of this document is to provide an evidence based approach to the diagnosis and podiatric management of ingrown toenails.
Facial_hair_and_FFP3_respirators_220320.pdf
Facial hair and FFP3 respirators