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/
https://dchs.nhs.uk/
This year, flu season has hit the NHS more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than this time last year.
If you're part of #TeamDCHS, click here to book or find your nearest clinic: https://ow.ly/HfUb50XooA8
#DontLetTheFluCatchYou
If you're part of #TeamDCHS, click here to book or find your nearest clinic: https://ow.ly/HfUb50XooA8
#DontLetTheFluCatchYou
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This year, flu season has hit the NHS more than a month earlier than usual, with cases three times higher than this time last year.
If you're part of #TeamDCHS, click here to book or find your nearest clinic: https://ow.ly/HfUb50XooA8
#DontLetTheFluCatchYou
If you're part of #TeamDCHS, click here to book or find your nearest clinic: https://ow.ly/HfUb50XooA8
#DontLetTheFluCatchYou
#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
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
#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
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
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
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
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
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
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
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/
https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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/
https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
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!
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
There’s lots you can do to help others: nhs.uk/staywell
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 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
There’s lots you can do to help others: nhs.uk/staywell
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.
From offline to online, keep I.T confidential.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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.
From offline to online, keep I.T confidential.
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. 💙
Thank you for your service, Kathryn. 💙
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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. 💙
Thank you for your service, Kathryn. 💙
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! 🗣️
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
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! 🗣️
Don't forget, #TeamDCHS colleagues - you can use your protected time to share your thoughts - we all have a voice that counts! 🗣️
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/
✔️ 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
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/
✔️ 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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
📅 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
📅 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]
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
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
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
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
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
Well done to you both! ⭐
#TeamDCHS
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
Well done to you both! ⭐
#TeamDCHS
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
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
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.
From offline to online, keep I.T. confidential.
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 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.
From offline to online, keep I.T. confidential.
📅 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
📅 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]
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
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
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
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
#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
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
#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
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