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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.

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.

Industrial Action Update - Issued on 16 January 2023

Ahead of this week’s planned industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), we’ve developed an in-depth briefing which we hope colleagues will find useful. It also signposts to other helpful sources of information.

Seeking urgent clinical treatment - guidance on NHS 111 and urgent treatment centres

A guide on how to access the help you need for new onset illnesses or injuries for which you are seeking urgent help or advice.

DCHS payroll provider is changing!

From 1 April 2022 we're moving from our current payroll provider Shared Business Services (SBS) to a new payroll provider University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS FT (UHDB).

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Transfer of Care Protocol (S14)

1.1 The purpose of these joint procedures is to minimise delays for all adult patients assessed as fit for transfer including those who need Care Packages at home, permanent Care Home Placements whether publicly funded, self-funded, or fully funded by NHS Continuing Care or Terminal Care as described in the NHS Continuing Care National Framework (Revised November 2018.) These procedures will ensure efficient bed utilisation.

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Mental Capacity Act (2005) Policy Helping People to Make Decisions (P38)

“The Mental Capacity Act, 2005 (the Act) provides the legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make particular decisions for themselves. Everyone working with and/or caring for an adult [aged 16 years and over] who may lack capacity to make specific decisions must comply with the Act when making decisions or acting for that person, when the person lacks the capacity to make a particular decision for themselves. The same rules apply whether the decisions are life-changing or everyday matters” (Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 2007:15). The aim of this policy is to support compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 setting out the principles, practice and responsibilities of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust staff (DCHS staff) when caring for a person aged 16 years and over. The term person will be used to identify a patient/client/user of DCHS services and the Act will used to identify the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

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DCHS FINAL - Response Rate Breakdown by Directorate Report.xlsx

directorate final results

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1Musculoskeletal Decision Making Tool Primary Care & Self Care - KNEE.pdf

MSK Decision Making Tool Primary & Self Care -knee

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Appendix 10 - Adult Safeguarding Supervision Case Discussion One to One-Group (P15)

Appendix 10 - Adult Safeguarding Supervision Case Discussion One to One-Group (P15)

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Tissue Viability Caseload Management Tool Kit Guidance (G213)

The overall aim of the Guidelines for the Tissue Viability Caseload Management Toolkit is to ensure that Tissue Viability Specialists manage their visits and patient caseloads in a standardised and auditable way across the whole of Tissue Viability Service. The covid19 pandemic has had a profound effect on how care and support for people is provided across all health and care settings thus this guidance has applied the learning from Covid19 to the review and development of the document

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L75 - Deviated Toes Closing Wedge Osteotomy

L75 - Deviated Toes Closing Wedge Osteotomy. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.

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Dementia Virtual Tour Nov 2022.pdf

Dementia virtual tour training

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A9 Irregular Pulse Protocol (S109)

Irregular Pulse Protocol

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L309 - Antibiotic Elastomeric Infusor Leaflet for OPAT patients and carers

L309 - Antibiotic Elastomeric Infusor Leaflet for OPAT patients and carers