Pages
Lynne’s Nursing Times judging journey
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lynnes-nursing-times-judging-journey
World Mental Health Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/world-mental-health-day
A message from the Royal Voluntary Service
We are writing to you because you have previously referred people to the NHS Volunteer Responders (NHSVR) programme, to tell you about changes to the support available from our volunteers.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/message-royal-voluntary-service
Charitable Funds restructure
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/charitable-funds-restructure
Industrial action – junior doctors strike (11-15 April)
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/industrial-action-junior-doctors-strike-11-15-april
Diabetes services
We provide two services for people with diabetes - Community Diabetes for people with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and our Diabetes Education service for people with Type 2 diabetes in Derby and Derbyshire. Each service is designed and selected according to individual requirements.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/diabetes-services
Files
Return to work and self certification form.docx
Return to work and self certification form
Staff in Mental Health Crisis - Support Pathway - Managers Guide.pdf
Staff in Mental Health Crisis - Support Pathway - Managers Guide
Long Term Segregation Policy (P86)
This policy aims to provide clear guidance on the use of long term segregation, (please note the use of seclusion is covered in DCHS trust policy – (Management, Prevention and reduction of violence and aggression including physical restraint and seclusion). To ensure restrictive interventions remain proportionate, least restrictive, take account of patient preference where possible, and last for no longer than is necessary. The policy sets clinical standards to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983 and subsequent Code of Practice 2015 alongside NICE guidance NG10. To ensure robust governance arrangements that are transparent in their nature. To support the trusts ambition of reducing the use of restrictive practices. The policy aims to ensure the specific needs of all patients are met in a fair and equitable way.
A9 Management of Diabetic Patients on Insulin on Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes (S109)
Procedure for how to manage diabetic patients on Insulin on Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes
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.
Administration of Medicines in an Emergency Situation for Adults SOP (S30)
S30 - Administration of Medicines in an Emergency Situation for Adults SOP
Patient Initiated Follow-Up SOP for Community Therapy (S126)
Patient Initiated Follow-Up SOP for Community Therapy
A5 – Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant (S107)
Referral back to podiatrist by podiatry assistant
Disclosure Ref 202545 - Data relating to Mental Health Services within the Trust.doc
Freedom of information request relating to data on how many adults were referred to, treated by, and—where known—died by suicide while under the care of Older Peoples Mental Health and Learning Disability services across the Trust between 2014 and 2024. It seeks annual figures for referrals, treatments, and any patient deaths by suicide linked to open referrals.
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure (S27)
Nova Xpress 2 Blood Glucose Meters Standard Operating Procedure