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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT
@dchstrust.bsky.social
We provide specialist community health services at home, in the community and in hospitals across Derbyshire. We monitor this account 9am-5pm Monday- Friday.

https://dchs.nhs.uk/
Congratulations to Vicki Sellors, who works with us as a senior sexual health adviser, and picked up her 20 years' NHS long service award at our recent #DCHSTTT party!

Well done Vicki. 💙

#TeamDCHS
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#Movember is a great time to move more — for body and mind.

Take a walk, park further away or take the stairs.

Small steps make a big impact. Let’s get moving this Movember!

#MensHealth #Movember2025 #StayActive #MoveForMentalHealth
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Jessica Sharratt, Kate Rose, Tyra Morley and Adam Robinson, who have all graduated from University of Derby with first-class degrees after completing their Nursing apprenticeships with us at DCHS! Well done to you all. 💙 #TeamDCHS
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today’s your last chance to complete the NHS Staff Survey! ⏳ Share your views to help improve DCHS for everyone. The survey email is from ‘[email protected]’. Have your say by 11:59pm tonight - your voice matters! #NHSStaffSurvey
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Think self-care. By taking small steps, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones well 💙

https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yesterday we celebrated our amazing #TeamDCHS colleagues at our latest #DCHSTTT party 🎉 Hosted by Darren Tidmarsh, we recognised long service, ROSE & IRIS winners 🌟

Huge thanks to our catering team for the delicious afternoon tea 🍰🍵

It was great to say thank you in person!
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Remember that other people, such as older neighbours, friends, and family members, may need a bit of extra help this winter.

There’s lots you can do to help others: nhs.uk/staywell
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sharing NHS information in public spaces puts patient data at risk. Criminals know this and they are watching and listening. Keep your conversations and your screen time private.

From offline to online, keep I.T confidential.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations to Kathryn Neale-Eyre, who works with us as a nursing assistant, and received her 30 years NHS long service award at our latest #DCHSTTT. What an incredible achievement!

Thank you for your service, Kathryn. 💙
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who has completed this year’s NHS Staff Survey so far. Our organisational response rate is now 67%.

Don't forget, #TeamDCHS colleagues - you can use your protected time to share your thoughts - we all have a voice that counts! 🗣️
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
When you need the #NHS, 111 online can tell you:

✔️ Where to get help for your symptoms
✔️ How to find general health information and advice
✔️ Where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine

Visit https://111.nhs.uk/
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Amy Shelton from our rapid response team in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire received a lovely surprise from a patient’s family, who visited Clay Cross Hospital with flowers and a card to thank her for her compassionate end of life care. A real credit to DCHS! 🌼💙 #TeamDCHS
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
If you live with a long-term condition, you may be able to save money on your prescriptions.

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📅 Happening now! Join us for the DCHS annual members’ meeting today (Tuesday 25 November 2025), 1pm–2.30pm. Hear from exec directors as we review 2024–25 and share priorities for the year ahead. Link to join: https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/council-governors. Questions? Email: [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.

Pharmacies can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies if you need it.

If your local pharmacy is shut on New Year’s Day you can find one near you: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations to Amy Baldock (left) and Leah Goodison (right), who both graduated this month from Sheffield Hallam University after completing their occupational therapy degree apprenticeships with us here at DCHS! 🎓

Well done to you both! ⭐

#TeamDCHS
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Sinusitis? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Karen Manson, who works in our medicines management team, and picked up her 20 years' NHS long service award at our recent #DCHSTTT party!

Well done Karen. 💙

#TeamDCHS
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Weak passwords are a real threat to patient confidentiality - good cyber security is our shared responsibility and all staff across the NHS have a role to play.

From offline to online, keep I.T. confidential.
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📅 Save the date! Join us for the DCHS annual members’ meeting on Tuesday 25 November 2025, 1pm–2.30pm. Hear from exec directors as we review 2024–25 and share priorities for the year ahead. Link to join: https://dchs.nhs.uk/about-us/council-governors. Questions? Email: [email protected]
November 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations to Edzai Shamu, who works with us as a staff nurse, and picked up her 20 years' NHS long service award at our recent #DCHSTTT party!

Well done Edzai. 💙

#TeamDCHS
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Movember is your nudge to know your body. Your health matters — it starts with you.

Check yourself, speak to a doctor if something feels off, and keep up with check-ups — opticians, dentists, free NHS health checks.

Don’t wait. Act early, stay well. #MensHealth #Movember2025 #KnowYourBody
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yesterday was #CarersRightsDay. We’re spotlighting Jemma Walker, chair of our Carers’ Staff Network, who shares her story of caring for her son while working & how she helped set up our Carers' Staff Network and passport at DCHS. Find out more & access support: https://ow.ly/PZQc50XvTXZ
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM