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Welcome to the latest issue of My Download - your regular news roundup. The deadline for contributions is 5pm on a Thursday. If you have anything that needs sharing with colleagues, please don't hesitate to get in touch: dchst.communications@nhs.net.
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CT scanner delivery at Ilkeston: Thanks to everyone who was involved in the delicate operation to manoeuvre the new CT scanner into Ilkeston Community Hospital over the weekend (28 September). It’s the latest step towards creating a fabulous Community Diagnostic Centre on site. You can read more about it here.
How our flu campaign will support local charities: This winter, we’re inviting colleagues to suggest local charities to benefit from our flu vaccination campaign. When you get your flu jab, not only are you protecting yourself and those around you, but you will also have a chance to support a local charity. This year we’re taking a slightly different approach in offering you a chance to decide on local charities to benefit when you have your jab. We believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and your feedback will help us choose some charities that make a real difference locally. For every flu jab we administer, we will donate £1 - the total will then be shared between the chosen charities. Share your suggestions with the communications team at dchst.communications@nhs.net before 25 October. All your suggestions will be compiled before the most popular ones are put to a vote later in the year. We are hoping to find two or three charities across the county to benefit from our flu campaign this year.
Flu vaccination clinics: You can book online to have your flu vaccination here. Locations of flu clinics this week include Babington Hospital, Walton Hospital, The Arc at Clowne, Clay Cross Hospital, Ripley Hospital, Cavendish Hospital and Whitworth Hospital. Or please feel free to drop-in to any of these flu clinics at any time. There are clinics across a number of our sites each week that staff can access - either book an appointment or just drop-in. Any questions, please email the team at dchst.flu@nhs.net and they will be in touch to assist you.
Need help accessing your flu training? Check out our latest tutorial video which takes you on a step-by-step guide on how to access flu immunisation and vaccine training as one of our vaccinators. Whether you’re new to the process or you just need a refresher, you will be guided through the process of how to access the modules here.
Speak Up Month: Will you be wearing green this Wednesday to support Speak Up Month? Remember to send us your pics if you do: dchst.communications@nhs.net. Our Freedom To Speak Up Guardian Jackie Rawlings will be out and about at a number of sites during October. Click here to view all the dates.
Have you heard about the People Promise roadshows? We’re hosting a series of drop-in sessions throughout October and November for colleagues to find out about the People Promise and how it can improve your time at work. Some teams are planning to use this time as a wellbeing and team building opportunity, connecting over a cuppa, some networking, and taking time out to complete the staff survey. You’ll also be able to enter a raffle, grab some freebies, and even get your flu jab – all under one roof! Find all the dates and venues here.
Partial retirement - your questions answered: Join this virtual two hour session to learn more about your options for partial retirement and other pension flexibilities for 1995 NHS Pension Scheme members, to be held on Thursday 17 October from 10am - 12pm. It is being run for us by Affinity Connect, retirement and financial wellbeing specialists. You can register to join the session by emailing: DCHST.PeopleDevelopment@nhs.net to book your place or for more information.
Have you booked onto Quality Conversations? There are dates available for our core and specialist sessions:
- Supporting people to support themselves:
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Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) - nursing and midwifery conference 2024: Join the JUCD team for a celebration of nursing and midwifery in Derby and Derbyshire on Wednesday 6 November at the Postmill Centre, Alfreton. This event will provide an opportunity to join colleagues to hear about the great nursing and midwifery work happening across Derby and Derbyshire. Register for the event here and find full details on the attached poster.
September Medicines Management newsletter - issue 40: Read the latest edition here.
The Derbyshire allied health professional (AHP) virtual conference will be held on MS Teams on Wednesday 16 October from 9.20am onwards. If you'd like to join, please register your attendance in advance. You can find the schedule for the day attached here.
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Support neurodivergent team members with Access to Work training sessions: During ADHD Awareness Month, we are hosting this interactive, practical session which is aimed at managers to support them to understand the Access to Work process and their role in it.
It will be delivered by Kerry Pace from Diverse Learners, who is currently working in partnership with DCHS to raise awareness of the Access to Work scheme, and will be run by Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), who provide grants to support disabled and/or neurodivergent employees in the workplace with software, equipment, human support, travel, mental health and adaptions. Take a look here for an overview of the session content, available dates and links to book onto the training. If you would like further information, please contact DCHST.Equality@nhs.net.
This week’s leaders' and managers' update spotlights:
- An ‘at a glance’ look at the leadership development offerings to managers and leaders across DCHS
- An invitation for applications to the national cohort of the emerging clinical and care leadership programme
- Access to work training for leaders and managers
- People Promise roadshow dates and venues
- A welcome to the new cohort of the Aspiring To Be leadership programme.
Take a look at the latest update here. You can book via ESR self-service – search 'people management' to view all available sessions.
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Update from your wellbeing team: Find out what's on offer from your wellbeing team in their September update here. If you would like to find out more about the diverse range of wellbeing support available, please visit the JUCD wellbeing website. If you need help with your wellbeing, you can contact the team on 01332 787703 or: ddicb.wellbeing@nhs.net.
If you need urgent mental health support, help is available in Derby and Derbyshire:
- Visit one of the crisis drop-in services open Fridays and Saturdays, 6pm to 11pm, and Sundays, 2.30pm to 5.30pm:
- Go to one of the safe havens open every evening from 4.30pm to 12.30am:
- Derby Safe Haven (309 Burton Road, Derby DE23 6AG): 0330 0083722
- Chesterfield Safe Haven (188 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor, Chesterfield S42 5EJ): 01246 949410 or make a booking online.
- Call the mental health helpline and support service – The helpline number is 0800 028 0077. If you are in Derby and Derbyshire at the time of your call, you can also reach the helpline by dialling 111 and selecting option 2. Wherever you are in the country, you can dial 111 and select the 'mental health' option to reach the NHS helpline in your area. You can also contact the service via SignVideo if you are Deaf or hearing impaired: www.derbyshirehelpline.com.
In an emergency or life-threatening situation, please go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) or call 999.
For more information on urgent mental health support and help in a crisis, please visit the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website.
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Inequalities research earns second round of grant funding: Our Research and Innovation Team have been awarded a £25,480 grant from the Clinical Research Network/Research Delivery Network enabling them to extend their health inequalities project looking at increasing diversity in research until March 2025. It follows the success of the first phase of their project, for which the team was awarded over £32,000.
Natasher Lafond, Vicky Davison and Tracey Elder originally applied for funding from January 2024 to September 2024 for completion of a public and patient involvement and engagement project. During the first phase of the work, they interviewed 108 people, asking about their experience of research and what the barriers and solutions are to help them to take part.
This new grant, beginning in October and to run until the end of March 2025, will enable them to refine their findings into a set of principles or guidelines to begin to support under-served communities to be included in research that can then be tested in Derbyshire. They said: “Most importantly this extra funding gives us the opportunity to continue working with the amazing people we have met as part of this project.”
The Research & Innovation Team are happy to support other aspiring researchers to start their research journey with help to signpost, apply for funding or support to build a research proposal and much, much more. Please contact the team at research.enquiries@nhs.net or visit MyDCHS for more information about the ways you can get involved in research at DCHS.
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Jobs at DCHS: Check out all the latest DCHS vacancies here.
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Congratulations to Maggie Eassom, one of our latest IRIS award winners. The nomination recognised Maggie, a health visitor from our Amber Valley Health Visiting team, as: “selfless and doesn’t know the difference she makes to the colleagues she comes across. She goes above and beyond for everyone. Every team base should have a Maggie, I'm sure she leaves a trail of sunshine and flowers wherever she goes!”
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