Pages
Patient Safety
Patient Safety is the freedom from harm in healthcare and is a process by which an organisation makes patient care safer.
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/quality-heart-our-care/patient-safety
Accessible information standards
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/accessible-information
Interpreting & translation
https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-inclusion/interpreting-translation
Research and Innovation
Our vision is to increase capacity, capability and participation in research and innovation as we embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Community podiatry - Our Services
Community podiatry services - what services are offered by DCHS community podiatry team
Diabetes Education FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes and Diabetes Education for the people of Derby and Derbyshire
Files
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)
DCHS Payroll at a glance (1).docx
WRES data report 2023.docx
NatPSA-2023-010-MHRA
APPENDIX 6 Application Form for Unpaid Parental Leave.docx
Short Break Service SOP (S137)
This SOP aims to outline the process for providing clear guidance to medication support and assistance, delegation to the support workers/support worker supervisors and what training they need to complete for them to be able to support the patients in the service.
Organisational strategy - Bitesize slides - Working in Partnership
Organisational strategy - Bitesize slides - Working in Partnership
Disclosure Ref 2025153 - Deaths of under 1 year olds.pdf
Disclosure Ref 2025/153 regarding the number of babies (under 1 year old, including stillbirths if applicable) who died in the Trusts care between 1 January 2010 and the present day
Intergrated Performance Report - November 2025
Intergrated Performance Report - November 2025