Pages
Lauren’s inclusion on an exclusive national “Women to Watch” list
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/laurens-inclusion-exclusive-national-women-watch-list
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.
A magical date for Whitworth as The Lodge refurbishment is celebrated
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/magical-date-whitworth-lodge-refurbishment-celebrated
Diabetes Education Service
Understanding your Type 2 diabetes is important so you can learn how to control it and have the best quality of life possible.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/celebrating-international-mother-language-day
Files
WRES data report 2023.docx
NatPSA-2023-010-MHRA
APPENDIX 5 HRP23 Formal Notification of Return Date from Adoption Leave .docx
DCHS Policy Update_October 2024.docx
A7 - Patient Enquiries to Respiratory Administration (S88).docx
Disclosure Ref 2025171 - Referral for MRI scan.pdf
Freedom of Information disclosure reference 2025/171 relating to A&E guideline procedures for referring patients to MRI scans
Uniform and Dress Code Policy (P3)
Staff working within Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust are required to adhere to a safe, hygienic and appropriate uniform and dress code policy. Therefore the purpose of this policy is to clarify the standards that staff are required to comply with. DCHS recognises the importance of appearance and attire in providing a professional image when working with clients and representing the Trust. All staff working clinically or visiting a clinical area have a responsibility for safeguarding patients in respect of reducing hospital acquired infections, therefore all clinical staff should adhere to the best practice guidelines as set by the Department of Health’s Best Practice Guidelines found in Uniforms and Work Wear DOH March 2010, An Evidence Base for Developing a Local Policy (DH)
Appraisal invite letter
Appraisal invitation letter - for use by managers and leaders. Updated 2022
2021 sub Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust - Employer Feedback Report.pdf
Employer Feedback report 2022
Use of Clamshell Vaccine Bags by Community Nursing Teams (S99)
DCHS staff support the annual Influenza vaccination campaign and other vaccination programs by vaccinating some patients on behalf of GP practices. Vaccines are stocked in the GP practices and administered in the patients’ own homes (including care homes), which means they need to be transported between locations. DCHS staff have been provided with Clamshell Vaccine Bags for this purpose. This Standard Operating Procedure provides information to DCHS staff on the use of Clamshell Vaccine Bags.