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/
Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Nominations for this month's ROSE awards close tomorrow!
If a member of our staff has made a difference to you, nominate them to say thank you here: https://bit.ly/ROSEawardsDCHS
If a member of our staff has made a difference to you, nominate them to say thank you here: https://bit.ly/ROSEawardsDCHS
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Nominations for this month's ROSE awards close tomorrow!
If a member of our staff has made a difference to you, nominate them to say thank you here: https://bit.ly/ROSEawardsDCHS
If a member of our staff has made a difference to you, nominate them to say thank you here: https://bit.ly/ROSEawardsDCHS
Well done to clinical nurse specialist Tina Ballo, who received a ROSE Award at a recent #DCHSTTT party! A member of the public praised her compassion, knowledge and support in caring for their mum with dementia. Thank you, Tina! 💙 #TeamDCHS #ROSEAward #NHS
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Well done to clinical nurse specialist Tina Ballo, who received a ROSE Award at a recent #DCHSTTT party! A member of the public praised her compassion, knowledge and support in caring for their mum with dementia. Thank you, Tina! 💙 #TeamDCHS #ROSEAward #NHS
View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.
Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app
Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.
Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app
Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app
Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus and is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus and is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?
The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?
The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Congratulations to Sharon Cobley, who received her ROSE award certificate at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties. A member of the public nominated Sharon following her instrumental role in her husband's rehabilitation and recovery following a stroke.
Well done Sharon! ⭐
#TeamDCHS
Well done Sharon! ⭐
#TeamDCHS
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Earache? 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
January 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Earache? 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
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
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 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
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/
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 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/
Congrats to Mark Armstrong, estates maintenance assistant, on passing the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment at Chesterfield College.
Well done, this knowledge will be extremely beneficial to DCHS estates services! 💙
#TeamDCHS
Well done, this knowledge will be extremely beneficial to DCHS estates services! 💙
#TeamDCHS
January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Congrats to Mark Armstrong, estates maintenance assistant, on passing the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment at Chesterfield College.
Well done, this knowledge will be extremely beneficial to DCHS estates services! 💙
#TeamDCHS
Well done, this knowledge will be extremely beneficial to DCHS estates services! 💙
#TeamDCHS
It's important that you attend your cervical screening appointment when invited, even if you've had the HPV vaccination.
Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
It's important that you attend your cervical screening appointment when invited, even if you've had the HPV vaccination.
Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
We’re proud to support Samaritans #BrewMonday campaign ☕
People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD
People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We’re proud to support Samaritans #BrewMonday campaign ☕
People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD
People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record
Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record
Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record
If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age
Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age
Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age
Impetigo? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Impetigo? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Think pharmacy first.
nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
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
January 17, 2026 at 9:30 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
Farewell and good luck to Helen Williams 🌟 After years in our Children’s Services team as a health visitor and locality manager, Helen’s team thanks her for all her hard work and support. Wishing her every success in her new career! 💙 #TeamDCHS
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Farewell and good luck to Helen Williams 🌟 After years in our Children’s Services team as a health visitor and locality manager, Helen’s team thanks her for all her hard work and support. Wishing her every success in her new career! 💙 #TeamDCHS
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.
Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth
Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.
Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth
Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth