An allergy is where your body reacts to something that's normally harmless like pollen or dust. The symptoms can be mild, but for some people they can be very serious.
Read more about allergy causes, symptoms and when to call 999: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/
#AllergyAwarenessWeek
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, we're helping Bowel Cancer UK raise vital awareness, so everyone has the best chance of early diagnosis.
Get involved and #PassItOn.
https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT
Congratulations to recent ROSE Award winner Pam Blount, who works with us as a healthcare assistant. 🌹
Praised for her kindness, compassion and quick action, Pam made a profound difference to one family’s care, bringing reassurance and dignity when it mattered most. Thank you Pam! ⭐
#TeamDCHS
This week is #LesbianVisibilityWeek (20–26 April)
Despite progress in LGBTQ+ equality, lesbians still experience discrimination, underrepresentation and harmful stereotypes.
By raising awareness and amplifying voices, we can help build stronger, more inclusive communities.
#Inclusion #LGBTQ+
NHS staff are here to help you. Thank you for treating us with respect.
If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the #Pertussis vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as #WhoopingCough can be life-threatening & require hospital treatment.
More info: https://ow.ly/jzNi50YKvIX
#WorldImmunisationWeek
Our Urgent Treatment Centres are open everyday from 8am - 8pm, even on the bank holidays.
#UTC #NHS111
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we’re supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign.
They’re asking everyone to help raise vital awareness so everyone has the best chance of an early diagnosis.
Get involved today and #PassItOn.
https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT
Please remember that if you have a medical concern that isn't an emergency, contact #NHS111.
💻 111.nhs.uk/
Around 20,000 babies under 1 are hospitalised with the respiratory infection #RSV in the UK each year, and sadly we see 20 to 30 infant deaths in children younger than 5 years as well.
Find out more about how vaccination during pregnancy can protect your baby: https://ow.ly/Jpob50YEUZt
Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people with a weakened immune system.
Book to top up your protection at www.nhs.uk/book-covid
Well done to Rachel Coulton, sexual health promotion operational manager and recent IRIS Awards runner-up. 💙
As one colleague said, “Rachel is such a fantastic person to work with... She is such a brilliant partner, and is really supportive in meetings.” Thank you, Rachel! ⭐ #TeamDCHS
In addition to those aged 75-79, those aged 80 and over and those living in a care home for older adults can get the RSV vaccine.
Contact your GP to book your vaccine or speak to a member of staff at the care home.
Your NHS team is here to help you. Thank you for treating us with respect.
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
If you’ve had a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post, don’t forget to send it back. Your next poo could save your life.
Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
Congratulations to our latest IRIS award winner, community podiatrist Haleema Kiran. 🌟 Haleema went above & beyond to support a complex patient with a rapidly deteriorating foot problem, helping secure vital hospital care & saving his leg & life. Well done Haleema! 💙 #TeamDCHS #ColleagueRecognition
This Saturday, members of our Armed Forces network, along with some of their children & colleagues, are taking on a 5km inflatable obstacle course at Elvaston Castle to raise funds for Little Troopers, supporting children of serving parents. 💜
Donate here: https://ow.ly/PVL550YJNy8
Our recruitment team are out & about today! 💙
Recruitment project officers & clinical colleagues from across Derbyshire Healthcare and DCHS are out together at the Nottingham Trent University recruitment fair today speaking about vacancies at the Trust in nursing & occupational therapy.
#TeamDCHS
Take care of yourself this Stress Awareness Month.
Stress is something we all experience and how we manage it can greatly impact our mental health and wellbeing.
Learn more and find tips to help you manage stress: https://ow.ly/Ol9x50YJ0Ot
#StressAwarenessMonth
Thank you to the family who donated 100 Easter eggs to Whitworth Hospital. 💙
Your kindness brought extra joy to children and families spending Easter in hospital. The gift was part of a wider effort to share around 500 eggs with children in Derbyshire hospitals. Read more: https://ow.ly/TlNA50YIZOP
Happy Vaisakhi to all of our colleagues, patients and followers who are celebrating today!
Congratulations to Fee Buswell‑Marsh, integrated community manager, and recent IRIS Awards winner! ⭐
Nominated for going above and beyond to support a colleague who is also a carer, showing incredible compassion and understanding. Thank you, Fee! 💙 #TeamDCHS #StaffRecognition
A hamster stands next to a phone displaying an NHS Healthy Choices Quiz score of 6 out of 10, encouraging small steps to better health.
Get your score in just 5 minutes. Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz to find where you could make some changes to live a healthier life and receive support and guidance to get going.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Well done to Niall Anderson, consultant clinical lead psychologist (health psychology & diabetes), runner‑up in our ROSE Awards! 🌹 A patient said they felt truly listened to and supported in managing their diabetes and anxiety. 🌟 Congrats Niall! #TeamDCHS #StaffRecognition
Resident doctors are taking strike action until 7am on Monday 13 April.
During the strikes, there may be fewer doctors working than usual but emergency care will continue. All other NHS staff - including consultants and specialist doctors - will still be working to keep you safe.
Wishing a fond farewell to Alan Blair, retiring after 35+ years with DCHS. 🌟 Alan’s led and grown health psychology in Derbyshire, supported patients and colleagues alike, and leaves a lasting legacy. Wishing him every happiness in retirement! 💙 #TeamDCHS #HealthPsychology
Resident doctors are taking strike action until 7am on Monday 13 April.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. If you have an appointment with us this week and you have not been contacted, please attend your appointment as planned.
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we’re supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign.
They’re asking everyone to help raise vital awareness so everyone has the best chance of an early diagnosis.
Get involved today and #PassItOn.
https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT
Resident doctors are taking strike action until 7am on Monday 13 April.
GP practices and dental surgeries remain open. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless told otherwise.
