Pages
John’s incredible 50 years of voluntary service for Ripley Hospital
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/johns-incredible-50-years-voluntary-service-ripley-hospital
World AIDS Day reminds us of importance of early testing
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/world-aids-day-reminds-us-importance-early-testing
LGBT+ staff network refresh!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/lgbt-staff-network-refresh
Increase in cases of Covid-19
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/increase-cases-covid-19
New Newsletter Launched by Practice Learning
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/new-newsletter-launched-practice-learning
Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme April 2022
As you may be aware there are some important changes to the NHS Pension Scheme which could affect members from April 2022.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/changes-nhs-pension-scheme-april-2022
Health Psychology
The DCHS health psychology service provides specialist psychological care and support to adults with physical health problems.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/health-psychology
Logging compliments – new system
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/logging-compliments-new-system
Files
Disclosure Ref 202291 - Organisational Chart.pdf
FOI disclosure
Integrated Care Board Derby and Derbyshire launch FAQs
Integrated Care Board Derby and Derbyshire launch FAQs - July 22
Excess Sweating.pub
DCHS Declaraton - Staff Admin & Managers.pdf
Latest weekly DCHS update - Leadership development.pdf
Nutrition and Hydration - Food Poverty
Nutrition and Hydration - Food Poverty
Categorisation of harm.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2024165 - Biliary Tract & Non small cell lung cancer treatment .pdf
Appendix 5 – PCR Testing (Procedure and Transportation).docx
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.