Pages
Wellbeing support across Joined Up Care Derbyshire - New Spring activity timetable for 2023 is here!
Diabetes Education Resources for Patients
A page of diabetes education resources for the people of Derbyshire.
Storm Henk – update and advice
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/storm-henk-update-and-advice
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness
Supporting colleagues to keep DCHS an outstanding place to work and recive care.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/improvement-innovation-effectiveness
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.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/our-services-and-locations/a-z-list-of-services/community-podiatry
Files
HRP03 Personal Leave (Special Leave) Policy
HRP03 Personal Leave Policy - formerly DCHS Special Leave Policy. Updated May 2022 Name changed to Personal Leave Policy, includes Compassionate leave scenarios, including loss of baby during pregnancy; Reserve/Cadet Forces Leave; Spouses and Long-Term Partners of Armed Forces Personnel and Military Spousal Leave and Leave for volunteering purposes.
Clinical Effectiveness Policy (P85)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the rationale for clinical audit and provide a framework for such activity, including standards, guidance and procedures, as well as details of the support available from the Clinical Effectiveness Team: • For registering and approving clinical audit project proposals • For developing and designing clinical audit projects • To ensure clinical audit leads to improvement when a need for improvement is identified This policy aims to support a culture of best practice in the management and delivery of clinical audit, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all staff involved, and to promote a culture of quality improvement in our services.
L271 - Welcome to the Derbyshire Post-COVID Service
Derbyshire Community Long COVID-19 Assessment Clinic Patient information leaflet summarizes; who we are, what we do, how to be referred and what to do prior to your first appointment.
L94 - Staying Steady - How to reduce your risk of falling
L94 - Staying Steady - How to reduce your risk of falling. Patient and carers information leaflet produced by Age UK (Feb 2022).
Dysphagia Management of Adults (P20)
DCHS recognises the risk to people who have difficulty with eating, drinking and swallowing and that the management of dysphagia is everyone’s business. This policy promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to identifying and managing dysphagia. It is to ensure that all people with dysphagia receive the highest possible level of assessment, care and support to achieve maximum independence, pleasure and meet their nutritional needs, whilst keeping the risks associated with this potentially life threatening condition to a minimum.
L232 - Travelling with Lung Conditions
L232 - Travelling with Lung Conditions. A Respiratory Service patient information leaflet.
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.
1 year review Guidelines – 0-19 Children’s Services (G208)
This Best Practice Guideline give clear guidance on the minimum standard expected of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) when delivering a 1-year review. It outlines the goal and essential components of the 1-year review offered to all families in Derbyshire when their baby is 9-12 months old. This document also supports a commitment to ensure evidence-based tools and training are embedded within practice, supporting the national commissioning for outcomes recommendations, and offering assurance that the service is focused on personalised and needs based care.
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure (L11)
Hallux Rigidus (Arthritic Big Toe Joint) Kessel Bonney Procedure. Podiatric Surgery patient information leaflet.
CNN targeted interventions Menu Guidance (G272)
As part of the Public health Nursing service, the 0-19 teams offer targeted, time limited interventions and support for a range of public health needs. Local teams have a wealth of knowledge and experience which can provide early intervention and first level support in a timely manner, to help families address concerns or problems effectively. This guide gives an overview of the range of support available, including the limitations and exclusion criteria, and also provide details of a range of other services in Derbyshire that support children and families.