Welcome to the latest issue of My Download - your weekly news roundup. Due to the spring bank holiday, our next edition will be issued on Monday 2 June, and the deadline for contributions will be Thursday 29 May. If you have anything that needs sharing with colleagues, please don't hesitate to get in touch: dchst.communications@nhs.net.

International Nurses Day: A shout-out to all our nursing colleagues at the end of the week that marked International Nurses Day on 12 May. We recently said goodbye to one of our longest serving nurses, Susan Warren, after an incredible 57 years. And we celebrated others just beginning their nursing careers on the NQN rotation scheme, including Aileen Power. You can read more here.

Temporary closure of Walton pharmacy: On Wednesday 21 May, Walton pharmacy will be closed for a half-day team training session. The dispensary's opening hours will be: 9am – 12 noon and 4 – 5pm. Please plan ahead and address any routine needs during these hours. Messages left on the dispensary phone (01246 515537) or emails sent to dchst.pharmacyorders@nhs.net or dchst.pharmacydispensary@nhs.net will be prioritised and handled promptly based on urgency. For urgent medication requests or information between 12 noon and 4pm, please call 07443 237721 and leave a brief message. A team member will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Boards' World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults Boards are raising awareness of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and will be facilitating two webinars on Monday 16 June on 'older victims of domestic abuse' and 'sexual abuse in older adults'. Click here for the details.

Webinars for NHS staff about involving carers in discharge planning: These live, free sessions between June and December, are designed to help NHS staff and volunteers improve how carers are identified, involved and supported during the hospital discharge process. The programme includes awareness training, access to resources and best practice examples of a carer’s journey. These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals and volunteers working in NHS Derby and Derbyshire hospitals. Details are here or on this poster.

The latest Conversations in Frailty podcast is out now! If you ever deal with clinical situations where you might need to raise safeguarding concerns around self-neglect then this one is definitely for you. Local GP, frailty lead and safeguarding lead Dr Amy Lampard takes us through from when to raise concerns, to logically thinking through the risks involved, to how to document it all well. We cover so much – capacity to make decisions vs following them through, hoarding issues, risk reduction and more! Take a listen on Youtube or find the podcast and follow on Spotify.

Microsoft Co-pilot presentation: What is it, and what can you use it for? See top tips for writing commands and prompts here.

Information governance sessions: An information governance session is taking place via MS Teams this Wednesday, 21 May at 12.00 noon – 12.45pm. It is open to all and will include information on information governance incidents, WhatsApp, MS Teams, AI, cyber and homeworking. Click on this link to be sent a calendar invitation or you can just click on this teams link and drop in.

If you would like the IG team to attend your team meeting to discuss information governance topics, please email: Dchst.info.gov@nhs.net to arrange.

NHS pension queries: Consultation sessions have been arranged in conjunction with our pensions advisory team for you to obtain information about your NHS pension, to gain more understanding and have your questions answered.

The consultation appointments will be by telephone or MS Teams and held on a one-to-one basis with a pensions advisor.

If you would like to book a 20-minute appointment, please contact Janet Davies (PA to heads of service) at janetdavies1@nhs.net who is facilitating these bookings on behalf of the pensions team, stating your:

Preferred date
Preferred option (telephone or MS Teams)
Contact telephone number
Employee/assignment number.

Bookings are now being taken for the following dates:

Tuesday 24 June
Tuesday 5 August
Thursday 23 October
Thursday 4 December.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Some useful pension information is also available via the NHS Business Services Authority Pensions Online. Please also check out this section on NHS England's website.

Exciting New Quality Improvement training opportunity: In response to valuable feedback from our colleagues who recently completed the Quality Service Improvement Re-Design (QSIR) five day course, and to offer cost savings in light of the ongoing financial situation, we have decided not to renew the DCHS subscription to Aqua and QSIR. Instead, the improvement, innovation and effectiveness team is thrilled to announce a new two day Quality Improvement (QI) course!

This condensed and engaging training programme will cover the key highlights of the five day course, making it more accessible and convenient for all colleagues across DCHS. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or gain new experience in quality improvement, this course is perfect for you.

Who can attend?: This training is open to anyone within DCHS who is eager to learn more about Quality Improvement.

How to join?: For upcoming cohort dates, please refer to the poster. To book your spot, simply email: dchst.cet@nhs.net. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to advance your Quality Improvement skills.

Inclusion and belonging conference: All colleagues are invited to a day of connection, learning and celebration at this year’s inclusion and belonging conference, proudly hosted by our staff networks. The conference takes place on Wednesday 11 June from 9am at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton - book your place here.

Warm Homes, Healthy Futures: Click here to see the first edition of the Warm Homes, Health Futures newsletter. Warm Homes, Healthy Futures is a nationally co-ordinated network, connecting health and social care sectors that delivers support locally to keep people warm, safe and healthy at home. Together, health, housing and energy experts are working to tackle fuel poverty and improve health for tens of thousands of people across England, Scotland and Wales.

Boost your confidence – book your June Quality Conversations session today: Want to feel more at ease in conversations, whether at work or in everyday life? The Quality Conversations sessions this June are designed to help you build confidence, listen actively and communicate more effectively. Choose your session here.

Training Update: As part of the national statutory and mandatory training review, infection prevention and control level 2 training will be aligned to clinical roles on 1 June. Completing this eLearning is easy, however if you need any support or assistance, please contact: Dchst.peopledevelopment@nhs.net.

Medicines management newsletter: Click here for the latest version of the medicines management newsletter.

SAGE & THYME communication skills workshops: Do you know how to talk to someone who is worried or distressed? This is an evidence-based communication skills workshop which teaches:

A memorable, structured approach for getting into (and out of) a conversation
How to empower patients/carers who are worried or distressed
Communication skills that are evidence-based.

The next available workshop is on Monday 21 July 2025. It takes place from 1pm - 4.30pm with registration from 12.45pm. If you have learning concerns, mobility or accessibility needs (e.g. physical, sight or hearing impairments) please contact helen.johnston@ashgatehospice.org.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.

This week’s leaders' and managers' update spotlights:

LGBTQIA+ awareness training 2025 by DCHS LGBTQIA+ staff network.
Boost your confidence
People management masterclasses
Leading with kindness masterclass
Read all about these in the latest update here.

Wellbeing timetable for Spring: The wellbeing timetable, listing events up to the end of June is now available, download it here (password is bloom).

Update from your wellbeing team: Take a look at the team's latest update here. To find out more about the diverse range of wellbeing support available visit the wellbeing website. Contact the team: dchst.yourwellbeingteam@nhs.net.

Well done to the following teams on receiving their DCHS Dignity 2 award and Quality Always Gold via the earned autonomy self-assessment process:

Oker Ward (Thursday 15 May)
Children's Continence team (Thursday 15 May).

A massive congratulations to our colleagues who have recently passed an apprenticeship programme with distinctions!:

Adam Hayward in the JUCD discharge improvement team has completed the Senior Leader, Level 7
Gemma McGarrigle from the children’s speech and language service has completed the Associate Project Manager, Level 4.

If you feel inspired and wish to find out more about apprenticeships, please log into the Intranet and visit the page here. There are also monthly drop-in sessions, advertised on the page.

Congratulations to heart failure nurse Linda Heap, who has recently received her 40 years long service award! Thank you Linda for your long and loyal service.

Jobs at DCHS: Check out all the latest vacancies here.

Today is National Receptionist's Day, so we want to recognise and celebrate our amazing receptionists for their exceptional service and dedication.

Your contributions across DCHS are invaluable, and your hard work is fundamental to our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of local people and communities.

You are the ‘gatekeepers’ - the first face of our organisation, and you greet our patients and visitors with compassion,

professionalism and warmth. Thank you for being the backbone of #TeamDCHS.

Pictured here are colleagues who work on our receptions at Alfreton Primary Care Centre, Babington Hospital and Ripley Urgent Treatment Centre.

#NationalReceptionistsDay

#TeamDCHS

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