Pages
New Bump in the Road campaign and podcast series to support new parents in Derbyshire
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/new-bump-road-campaign-and-podcast-series-support-new-parents-derbyshire
Farming community invited back to Bakewell Agricultural Centre for health MOT Day
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/farming-community-invited-back-bakewell-agricultural-centre-health-mot-day
IT equipment amnesty - we need your help please!
IT equipment amnesty - we need your help please!
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/it-equipment-amnesty
New recycling arrangements explained
New recycling arrangements explained 2025
https://dchs.nhs.uk/my_dchs/show-me/staff-news-my-download/new-recycling-arrangements-explained
Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
Contact Matlock Hospitals League of Friends
https://dchs.nhs.uk/join-us/volunteer-with-us/matlock-hospitals-league-friends
Turf cutting marks the start on site for £10.5 million new health hub in Bakewell
https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/turf-cutting-marks-start-site-105-million-new-health-hub-bakewell
Files
DCHS Empirical Non-Diabetic Foot Antimicrobial Guidelines For The High Risk Foot Clinic and Surgical Site Infection For Use In Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery (G342)
DCHS Empirical Non-Diabetic Foot Antimicrobial Guidelines For The High Risk Foot Clinic and Surgical Site Infection For Use In Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Appendix 11 - Volunteers Memorandum of Understanding.docx
Appendix 11 – Memorandum of Understanding Between The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust and External Voluntary/Charitable Organisations (EVCO)
SOP for Staff Notebooks and the non-use of paper diaries.pdf
DCHS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR STAFF Notebooks and the non-use of paper diaries
The Use of Force, Restraint Reduction and the Management of Violence and Aggression (P58)
The policy provides a framework for support staff who work across Learning Disability Services (LD) and Older Peoples Mental Health Services (OPMH), in responding to situations that they face with regards to Behaviours that Challenge and in particular, violence and aggression (both where they can plan and where an incident in unforeseen).
Wound Assessment SOP (S62)
The purpose of this document is to provide a clear written procedure for staff to understand what information is required when assessing a wound using the wound assessment template on SystmOne. It will include information about when to refer to different services and key information about individual accountability to the patient in wound care. This document will be available to all nurses in Community Health Services and to new starters. It will provide them with a single reference point for how to assess a wound and action to be taken in the event of problems, concerns or complaints.
Child Visiting Policy (P18)
The aim of this policy is to provide a process for staff when facilitating visits by a child/ren to (Derbyshire Community Health Services FT) DCHS inpatient and day case services, including services where patients are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Maintaining effective family contact and dynamics has been shown to often be crucial for a full recovery for people with mental health problems. Health professionals must be aware that the needs of the child come first, and they must not be put at significant risk of harm. Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with Section 11 of the Children Act 2004. All health professionals and organisations have a key role to play in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Many DCHS services do not directly work with children; staff working within these services may indirectly become involved in the welfare of child visitors as part of their daily case management.
Information about Non-Medical Prescribing 2026.docx
Appraisal invite letter
Appraisal invitation letter - for use by managers and leaders. Updated 2022
GD20 Employment References.docx
Peter McCarthy suite wording removed as ER team no longer based there. Dignity at Work wording changed to Bullying and Harrassment as per new policy, any mention of fait treatment at work wording changed to Grievance. Vivup replaced with Cic counselling support.
Vodafone/Storm Issues In and Out of Hours Escalation Process for DCHS staff
Vodafone/Storm Issues In and Out of Hours Escalation Process for DCHS staff, Including Flowchart of actions