Don’t forget… last chance to book your place at the inclusion and belonging conference: All colleagues are invited to a day of connection, learning and celebration at this year’s conference, hosted by our staff networks. It's a wonderful opportunity to hear from colleagues, share perspectives and reflect on what inclusion and belonging really means. It takes place this Wednesday (11 June) from 9am at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton. Book now.

Staff engagement sessions on race and disability equality: We invite you to attend virtual sessions on 21 August, and 4 and 16 September to go through our 2025 information on the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and NHS Workforce Disability Standard (WDES). WRES data highlights differences between the experiences and treatment of white and black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues and WDES data compares workplace and career experiences of colleagues with and without a disability and/or long-term condition. The aim is to close the gaps highlighted through continuous improvement over time. Your participation will help shape a more inclusive workforce. Find out more here.

Update - Resource Scheduler fault: Resource Scheduler is currently unavailable due to a system fault. Our IFM team is currently trying to establish how long it will be unavailable, but the fault has been reported and it's currently being worked on. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

In the meantime, if you need to cancel a booking made via Resource Scheduler, you can ring the site receptionist who will be able to cancel the room booking for you. Please contact dchst.resourceschedulerqueries@nhs.net with any future questions.

Oliver McGowan mandatory training in learning disability and autism – tier two: On 1 June 2025, the Oliver McGowan mandatory training in learning disability and autism (tier two) became mandatory for specific clinical and patient-facing staff groups. We will roll out the training in phases over the next year, starting with priority areas. For those identified, the tier two training will now appear in red on your ESR training passport, indicating it is required and must be completed. This is a face-to-face session (9:30am–4:30pm), delivered by a facilitating trainer alongside expert co-trainers with lived experiences. Just click on the red button on the ESR home portal page under the Oliver McGowan training tab – the training is bookable via the NCORE website. Where it asks for payment, please choose ‘invoice’. Any questions: gemma.nash6@nhs.net.

New national NHS uniform rollout – it’s time to measure up: The rollout of the new national NHS uniforms is underway, and we’re asking colleagues to get measured in preparation for our first order. This NHS-wide rollout will help ensure consistency, clarity, and inclusivity across all healthcare settings. It is also expected to save the NHS over £10 million. The new uniforms will be a different style and fit - they are gender neutral and much less form fitting - meaning we are moving into new, non-standard, sizing. This means we need to measure all clinical staff to determine sizes for our first bulk order by 25 July. The supplier will hold five sizing events in June from 9am to 5pm at these locations:

• 23 and 25 June: logistics office, Walton Hospital
• 24 June: Hopewell Ward, Ilkeston Community Hospital
• 26 and 27 June: Breakout Room 2, Level 3, Florence Nightingale Hospital. 

If you are unable to attend one of these sessions you can self-measure using this measurement guide; this sizing chart; and find out how your new uniform should fit. Once you have obtained your measurements, please submit them to your local support staff before 25 July who will place the order. As we prepare for the rollout, please be mindful to limit orders of the current uniform where possible. Additionally, check if amnesty stock held by logistics can fulfil the requirements to avoid purchasing items during the next few months until the new uniforms arrive. Any questions: dchst.nationaluniform@nhs.net.

Training sessions for digital ReSPECT on the Derbyshire Shared Care Record: Digital ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) is beginning its roll out on the Derbyshire Shared Care Record (DSCR) throughout June. Weekly drop-in training and Q&A sessions on how to use and access the DSCR and its functionality, as well as an overview of the digital ReSPECT plans, will take place from 12.30pm until 1.30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday via MS Teams. Join the DSCR drop-in training sessions on MS Teams here.

In order to be ready to access the new digital ReSPECT plans, please ensure you have access to DSCR. If you need further information, or need support, on the DSCR, please contact: crhft.DSCRservicedesk@nhs.net or call 01246 512 646.

Kindness into action – creating and sustaining a kinder culture at DCHS: Join our 90-minute interactive masterclass to explore how everyday behaviours shape our workplace culture. You’ll reflect on what makes a good or bad day at work, what drives engagement, and how to have a positive influence on teamwork, safety and quality. This evidence-based session offers practical tools to:

• Role model values-led behaviours
• Speak up about attitudes and behaviours
• Foster belonging, equality and inclusion
• Recognise and address poor behaviours
• Build motivation and energy for change.

Upcoming sessions (via MS Teams) are available to book via this link on the following dates:

• Wednesday 18 June, 10am - 11:30am
• Wednesday 16 July, 1:30pm - 3pm.

Take a look at this poster for more information.

Keeping your email address updated in ESR: To ensure you continue receiving essential updates about your pay, training and internal communications, please take a moment to check and update your email address in ESR. A short guidance video has been created to show you how – you can watch here.

Keeping your @nhs.net address current in ESR is vital. If it’s incorrect, you could miss important messages such as:

• Payslip notifications
• Training enrolments and Microsoft Teams invitations
• Alerts about expiring competencies
• Mandatory, role-specific, or CPD training updates
• Internal communications (many teams use ESR email listings to get in touch).

Please note: Once you update your email in ESR, the change will need to be approved by your manager before it takes effect. If you or your manager need support with this process, please contact: dchst.peopledevelopment@nhs.net.

Rescheduled - partial retirement course from Affinity Connect: The partial retirement (draw down) course scheduled to take place on 2 June has been move to a new date due to a low number of registrations. The course will now take place on Tuesday 29 July, 10am - 12pm.

If you'd like more information on this course or you'd like to book a place, please contact our People Development Team.

Energy savings support patient care – each small action counts: Across the Trust we are taking simple, everyday steps to cut energy use, to save money and help build a more financially resilient NHS. If you have a smart idea to help us save energy, send it to dchst.communications@nhs.net – your suggestion could inspire others and be featured in future updates. Energy-saving tip: Shut down computers and monitors, don’t just leave them on standby. One monitor left on can cost £10 per year. Across the Trust? Thousands. Help us cut the waste – power down.