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Meet Barbara: Derbyshire’s oldest working nurse?
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/meet-barbara-derbyshires-oldest-working-nurse
January 2022 - Wellbeing calendar of events
Find out more about January's wellbeing offer for DCHS colleagues here; there's a whole month's calendar of events and support for all DCHS staff.
Heart failure services
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/heart-failure-services
Temporary Annual Leave Measures 2022
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/temporary-annual-leave-measures-2022
Top tips for saving on energy bills
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/top-tips-saving-energy-bills
Files
Disclosure Ref 2025170 - Diagnosis & treatment of hip fractures for patients presenting at A & E.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/170 relating to the number of patients who presented at A&E with hip pain and were referred for X-Ray or MRI scan
Job Evaluation Request Review Form.doc
Job Evaluation Request Review Form
DCHS Operational Plan 2025-26
DCHS Operational Plan 2025-26
Disclosure Ref 2025236 - NHS referral policy for the use of children in state education.doc
Freedom of information disclosure relating to commissioned services within the Trust which have referral policies/criteria which restrict them for the use of pupils in state education
Promotion and Management of Continence for Adult Services Policy (P10)
This policy aims to identify a framework for the standards of care and best practice for bladder, bowel and continence promotion. The range of multidisciplinary professionals involved in continence care is diverse, and it is therefore essential that a continence service delivers integrated working practices across organisational and professional boundaries in order to provide effective care and efficient use of resource. The information detailed within this document will assist healthcare professionals who are undertaking a continence assessment and sets the standards of care for patients who present with a bladder or bowel problem. The continence advisory service aims to provide a quality service to all adults registered with a Derbyshire or Derby City GP. People with continence needs should be seen at the most appropriate time by the most appropriate professional. Excellence in continence care (2018) suggests that the initial assessment is best undertaken by staff trained in continence care within in a community setting, the provision of a high-quality assessment is the foundation of high-quality continence care.
Dual Diagnosis Guideline (G1)
This guidance describes the objectives that need to be in place to ensure that; DCHS staff have the appropriate skills for working with service users who have a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance misuse; and that there is an agreed way forward for working with this service user group.
Chaperone Policy (P87)
The purpose of the Chaperone Policy is to set out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Trust staff for using a chaperone. The policy is aimed at DCHS Services and staff who provide care and treatment that requires the patient to have a procedure. The relationship between the person and the health professional should be one of mutual trust, confidence and respect. Over the years there have been incidents where the relationship has been breached, resulting in harm to the person and criminal prosecution of the health professional (HM Government, 2007). Inadequate communication and misunderstandings about the behaviour demonstrated during a procedure by a health professional towards the person, has also resulted in health professionals facing allegations of professional misconduct. Safe and effective communication is crucial, before during and after a procedure. The use of a chaperone can help to protect both the person and the health professional.
Letter - housebound patients.pdf
Pennies_from_Heaven_Application_Form-July15_1.pdf
Urgent Community Response Clinical Lead Role Statement v2
Urgent Community Response Clinical Lead Role Statement - includes how to apply and ask questions