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/
#Flu is spreading now.
Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.
Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Flu is spreading now.
Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.
Anyone with symptoms should avoid contact with others, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Know the steps you can take to reduce transmission and protect those around you.
Meet our new EmbRACE network chair, Dr Victor Jeganathan! A DCHS research officer known for his powerful illustrations and work on tackling health inequalities, Victor brings lived experience and creativity to the role. Learn more: https://ow.ly/stLg50XBY7c
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Meet our new EmbRACE network chair, Dr Victor Jeganathan! A DCHS research officer known for his powerful illustrations and work on tackling health inequalities, Victor brings lived experience and creativity to the role. Learn more: https://ow.ly/stLg50XBY7c
Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
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
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/111
➡️ nhs.uk/111
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.
➡️ nhs.uk/111
➡️ nhs.uk/111
Flu spreads quickly in schools and can sometimes cause serious illness.
That’s why the NHS offers the free nasal spray flu vaccine to all school-aged children.
It’s quick, safe and usually given at school during the autumn term.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
That’s why the NHS offers the free nasal spray flu vaccine to all school-aged children.
It’s quick, safe and usually given at school during the autumn term.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Flu spreads quickly in schools and can sometimes cause serious illness.
That’s why the NHS offers the free nasal spray flu vaccine to all school-aged children.
It’s quick, safe and usually given at school during the autumn term.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
That’s why the NHS offers the free nasal spray flu vaccine to all school-aged children.
It’s quick, safe and usually given at school during the autumn term.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
Congratulations to Mary Schofield, who works with us an advanced clinical practitioner, and received her 40 years NHS long service award at our latest #DCHSTTT. What an incredible achievement!
Thank you for your service, Mary. 💙
Thank you for your service, Mary. 💙
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Mary Schofield, who works with us an advanced clinical practitioner, and received her 40 years NHS long service award at our latest #DCHSTTT. What an incredible achievement!
Thank you for your service, Mary. 💙
Thank you for your service, Mary. 💙
Our Urgent Treatment Centres are open every day 8am-8pm. If you need urgent care but don't want the long waits, visit your local UTC.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Our Urgent Treatment Centres are open every day 8am-8pm. If you need urgent care but don't want the long waits, visit your local UTC.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
Flu cases are surging across the Midlands, adding pressure to NHS services. Get your flu vaccine now - it’s the best protection against serious illness. If you have flu symptoms, avoid hospitals or care settings and use NHS 111 for advice. Thank you for keeping our communities safe.
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Flu cases are surging across the Midlands, adding pressure to NHS services. Get your flu vaccine now - it’s the best protection against serious illness. If you have flu symptoms, avoid hospitals or care settings and use NHS 111 for advice. Thank you for keeping our communities safe.
Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App?
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Be sure to send your orders ahead of holiday closures. It’s convenient and you can easily change your chosen pharmacy.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app
Wishing all the best to Ferdi Esteban from our tissue viability team, who worked his last day with us at DCHS yesterday. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Ferdi – you’ll be so very missed. Best of luck in your future endeavours! 💙 #TeamDCHS
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Wishing all the best to Ferdi Esteban from our tissue viability team, who worked his last day with us at DCHS yesterday. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Ferdi – you’ll be so very missed. Best of luck in your future endeavours! 💙 #TeamDCHS
Today at DCHS, we’re marking #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities (Positively Purple).
The purpose of this campaign is to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. See below our organisational effectiveness team in purple. 🟣
The purpose of this campaign is to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. See below our organisational effectiveness team in purple. 🟣
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today at DCHS, we’re marking #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities (Positively Purple).
The purpose of this campaign is to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. See below our organisational effectiveness team in purple. 🟣
The purpose of this campaign is to promote the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. See below our organisational effectiveness team in purple. 🟣
If your little one is feeling unwell, visiting 111.nhs.uk is a fast way to get seen by the right service, without the wait times 🤒
For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If your little one is feeling unwell, visiting 111.nhs.uk is a fast way to get seen by the right service, without the wait times 🤒
For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.
If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.
👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.
👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.
If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.
👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.
👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
Colleagues from DCHS and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust joined forces at Royal Derby Hospital yesterday on World AIDS Day, for health promotion about HIV and to raise awareness for all. Together, we’re taking action to support our community’s wellbeing. 💙
#WorldAIDSDay
#WorldAIDSDay
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Colleagues from DCHS and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust joined forces at Royal Derby Hospital yesterday on World AIDS Day, for health promotion about HIV and to raise awareness for all. Together, we’re taking action to support our community’s wellbeing. 💙
#WorldAIDSDay
#WorldAIDSDay
Voting is now open! Help us choose the official name of Belper's new £15 million health centre. 🏥
Voting is open until 5pm on Wednesday 14 January, cast your vote here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-choose-our-new-name-here
#BelperHealthCentre
Voting is open until 5pm on Wednesday 14 January, cast your vote here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-choose-our-new-name-here
#BelperHealthCentre
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Voting is now open! Help us choose the official name of Belper's new £15 million health centre. 🏥
Voting is open until 5pm on Wednesday 14 January, cast your vote here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-choose-our-new-name-here
#BelperHealthCentre
Voting is open until 5pm on Wednesday 14 January, cast your vote here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/voting-now-open-choose-our-new-name-here
#BelperHealthCentre
Our next in-person DCHS public Trust Board meeting takes place on Thursday 4 December from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Walton Hospital.
All are welcome to attend. Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Learn more here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
All are welcome to attend. Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Learn more here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our next in-person DCHS public Trust Board meeting takes place on Thursday 4 December from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Walton Hospital.
All are welcome to attend. Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Learn more here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
All are welcome to attend. Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Learn more here: https://dchs.nhs.uk/news/public-invited-online-nhs-health-meeting
Congratulations to Verna Shaw, who works with us as a system support officer, and received her 40 years NHS long service award at our latest #DCHSTTT. What an incredible achievement!
Thank you for your service, Verna. 💙
Thank you for your service, Verna. 💙
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations to Verna Shaw, who works with us as a system support officer, and received her 40 years NHS long service award at our latest #DCHSTTT. What an incredible achievement!
Thank you for your service, Verna. 💙
Thank you for your service, Verna. 💙
Patients with long-term conditions could save money on their prescriptions.
A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.
A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Patients with long-term conditions could save money on their prescriptions.
A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.
A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save people money if they pay for more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.
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