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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 NHS Trust’s annual public accountability meeting - Open to all online
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/derbyshire-nhs-trusts-annual-public-accountability-meeting-open-all-online
Tier 3 Weight Management - Information for Patients
Information for patients about the Tier 3 Weight Management service in Derbyshire.
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.
Flu – make your informed CHOICE
All the information about this year's flu vaccination programme, Covid booster jabs and winter wellbeing found here!
Files
Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus Care Pathway (G74)
G74 - Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus Care Pathway
TPP097-0142 - Intravenous (IV) Medicines Administration via a Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) – Care Plan
TPP097-0142 - Intravenous (IV) Medicines Administration via a Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) – Care Plan
L223 - Managing Breathlessness Leaflet
L223 - Managing Breathlessness. A Respiratory Service patient information leaflet leaflet.
Development, Approval, Implementation and Review of Patient Group Directions (PGDS) Policy (P5)
The purpose of this policy is to set out a generic framework for a co-ordinated approach to the development and control of PGDs in use in Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) Trust. The policy contains a standard template for all locally developed PGDs. Using the framework and template should ensure that PGDs comply with the legislation and are reviewed and updated every 3 years or in response to updated guidance, stock availability, safety alerts or best practice.
Appendix 6 – SBAR Structured Communication Tool (P83)
Appendix 6 – SBAR Structured Communication Tool (P83)
DCHS Senior staff declarations
DCHS Senior staff declarations
Consultation.pptx
DCHS Mileage consultation - presentation
SOP 4 Procedure for decontaminating instruments at the end of the day (P16)
SOP 4 Procedure for decontaminating instruments at the end of the day (P16)
L84 - What is a Venous Leg Ulcer Leaflet
L84 - What is a Venous Leg Ulcer Leaflet
Organisational, Individual and Committee Responsibilities for IP and C Guidelines (G279)
G279 - Organisational, Individual and Committee Responsibilities for IP&C Guidelines (Section 5.2 in P69)