Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT

#EidMubarak to everyone who is celebrating! We’d like to wish all our Muslim colleagues, patients and their families a blessed and joyous #EidAlFitr.

Today is International Day of Happiness. 🌞 How will you choose to share a little happiness today? Take a look at this daily action idea calendar for tips on how you can boost your wellbeing. #InternationalDayOfHappiness

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Did you know feeling your best starts with a healthy smile, every day at every age? Prevention and good habits keep you healthy throughout life. Spread the word this #WorldOralHealthDay and celebrate a healthier, happier life with us! worldoralhealthday.org #WOHD26 #HappyMouth

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

Please remember that if you have a medical concern that isn't an emergency, contact #NHS111. 💻 111.nhs.uk

Yesterday we celebrated some of our amazing #TeamDCHS colleagues at our latest #DCHSTTT party, where we recognised long service, ROSE & IRIS winners 🌟 Thanks to our catering team for the afternoon tea 🍰🍵 It was great to say thank you to you all in person!

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme. This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella. ➡️ nhs.uk/mmrv

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

When you need the #NHS, 111 online can tell you: ✔️ Where to get help for your symptoms ✔️ How to find general health information and advice ✔️ Where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine Visit 111.nhs.uk

It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, a worldwide initiative that we're proud to support at DCHS. ‘Neurodiversity’ is the umbrella term used to describe the neurological ways that people process info that are different from the accepted ‘norm’. Read more: ow.ly/gbHA50YuQrH

Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week. Find out more: bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111

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

Today we’re marking Mother’s Day by celebrating all mums, grandmothers, stepmums, foster mums and mother figures who care in so many ways. We’re also thinking of those missing their mums or remembering someone special today - however you feel, you’re not alone.

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

Your pharmacist can now provide you with oral contraception, without a prescription or the need to see a GP. Think Pharmacy First. Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Long stretches of poor sleep can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health or wellbeing, why not follow these tips for better rest this World Sleep Day. 💤 Learn more here: ow.ly/Qn2w50Vc0Ea

Our 2025 NHS Staff Survey results are in. 🚨 A huge thank you to the 3,152 substantive colleagues who took part in this year’s survey - that’s 69% of our workforce, marking our highest-ever response rate! 🎉 Read more: ow.ly/FlG050Yt25b

March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth. It can be hard to spot, but knowing the symptoms could help you get support sooner. Look out for: ➡️ Tummy pain ➡️ Bloating ➡️ Feeling full quickly ➡️ Needing to pee more often If you’re worried, please speak to your GP.

No Smoking Day is done, but don't forget that we still have your back; keep that non-smoker status going, and keep us in mind if you ever need help or advice. Life Better Derbyshire can support you with tips and information: ow.ly/4FAf50Ymulv