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Well done to Wendy White, who works with us as a community nursery nurse, and received her 20 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you for your service Wendy. 💙

#TeamDCHS

Noticed symptoms appearing?

Help stop common winter infections from spreading with these simple steps for you and your household.

Did you know that 1 in 17 people will be affected by a rare condition at some point in their lives?

On #RareDiseaseDay 2026, we are raising awareness of the more than 7,000 rare conditions affecting people every day.

The Tissue Viability Team would like to congratulate our Erewash Wound Clinic colleagues on an incredible achievement – discharging 100 patients with leg ulcers! 👏

Through quality conversations and the team’s hard work, you’ve made a real difference. 💙

#TeamDCHS

A man sat on an armchair looking unwell. His hand is placed on his tummy while holding an electronic tablet in the other hand. The armchair is placed in the middle of an urgent treatment centre waiting room. The headline text reads: "Get to the help you need" The 111 logo features in the bottom right of the image. The NHS logo features in the top right of the image.

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

Vaccinations help wrap your child up in the best protection from diseases like measles and whooping cough, which are still around and can spread easily, causing serious illness.

Stay strong. Get vaccinated.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

Well done to Paul Staton, who works with us as a community nurse, and received his 20 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you for your service Paul. 💙

#TeamDCHS

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so we’re here to remind you that you are not alone 💜

If you have an eating disorder or are supporting someone with an eating disorder, Beat have lots of resources for you.

Congratulations to our Tissue Viability Star of the Month, Shelby Newbould from the Eckington community nursing team! 🌟

Shelby’s individualised care and multidisciplinary approach helped achieve wound healing — a true credit to her patients and team. Well done, Shelby! 💙 #TeamDCHS

A man sat on a bed with their child who looks unwell. He is holding a mobile phone in his hand. The bed is in the middle of an urgent treatment centre waiting room. The headline text reads: "Get to the help you need" The 111 logo features in the bottom right of the image. The NHS logo features in the top right of the image.

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

An image of a coffee cup. Text reads 'Request your repeat prescription easier than you can order a coffee. Tap the NHS App'

Just tap the NHS App to easily request your repeat prescription.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Well done to Joy Lunn, who works with us as a therapy support worker, and received her 40 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you for your long and loyal service Joy. 💙

#TeamDCHS

Nominations for this month's ROSE awards close tomorrow!

If a member of our staff has made a difference to you, nominate them to say thank you here: https://bit.ly/ROSEawardsDCHS

An image of a man with his head in his hand. The headline text reads: "Need urgent help for a mental health crisis?" Further text reads: "Call 111 and select the mental health option" The 111 logo features in the top left of the image. The NHS logo features in the top right of the image.

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

Congratulations to Maggie Easson from our Heanor health visiting team on winning a ROSE Award! 🌹

A patient said she supported them through loss and early motherhood with kindness, joy and encouragement — inspiring them to pursue nursing. Thank you, Maggie! 💙 #TeamDCHS

Please remember that if you have a medical concern that isn't an emergency, contact #NHS111.

💻 111.nhs.uk/

Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111

Well done to Michael Kelly, who works with us as a podiatrist specialist, and received his 20 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you Michael. 💙

#TeamDCHS

A woman lay on a sofa looking unwell, using a laptop. The sofa is in the middle of a pharmacy. The headline text reads: "Get to the help you need" The 111 logo features in the bottom right of the image. The NHS logo features in the top right of the image.

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

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Well done to Lisa Randall, who works with us as an occupational therapy specialist practitioner, and received her 20 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you Lisa. 💙

#TeamDCHS

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly. Swipe through the images to find helpful #NHS advice.

Search "NHS flu" for more information.

More than half of people do not seek help after being raped or sexually assaulted. The NHS want to make it clear: we are here, turn to us. SARCs provide a safe space and dedicated care for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused

NHS.uk/SARCs #SARCs

It’s #LoveYourPetDay! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating the furry, feathery & scaly friends who fill our lives with joy. They deserve all the love today & every day. Share a photo of your pet & tell us what makes them special. 📸

We'll start, here are some of our comms team pets. 💕

We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed and it's not always easy to know what to do to feel better.

Try these simple tips, or visit Every Mind Matters for more advice: https://ow.ly/bVjI50YgzSq

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

Well done to Joanne Wooley, who works with us as a healthcare assistant, and received her 30 years' NHS long service award certificate at one of our recent #DCHSTTT parties. ⭐

Thank you for you long and loyal service Joanne. 💙

#TeamDCHS

NHS staff are here to help you. Thank you for treating us with respect.

In England, nearly two women die a day from cervical cancer. Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today.

Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit http://nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

Ramadan is a special time for many of our colleagues.

EmbRACE, our staff network for ethnic and spiritual groups, has created a short video to help us understand what Ramadan means, what fasting looks like day-to-day & how to support each other.

Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/LQXf50YhC11