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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT
@dchstrust.bsky.social
We provide specialist community health services at home, in the community and in hospitals across Derbyshire. We monitor this account 9am-5pm Monday- Friday.

https://dchs.nhs.uk/
Congratulations to Elizabeth Kirk, who received her 40 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties. What a fantastic achievement!

Thank you for your service, Elizabeth. 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus and is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Sharon Cobley, who received her ROSE award certificate at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties. A member of the public nominated Sharon following her instrumental role in her husband's rehabilitation and recovery following a stroke.

Well done Sharon! ⭐

#TeamDCHS
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
January 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Small steps make a big difference in winter.

Follow this checklist to help protect your family from #flu, #COVID, #RSV and other common infections.
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Nielie Ho, who works with us as a clinical psychologist, and received her 20 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties.

Thank you for your service, Nielie. What a fantastic achievement! 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM
If you live with a long-term condition, you may be able to save money on your prescriptions.

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

Check your eligibility at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Think self-care. By taking small steps, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones well 💙

https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Congrats to Mark Armstrong, estates maintenance assistant, on passing the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment at Chesterfield College.

Well done, this knowledge will be extremely beneficial to DCHS estates services! 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
It's important that you attend your cervical screening appointment when invited, even if you've had the HPV vaccination.

Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek
January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
We’re proud to support Samaritans #BrewMonday campaign ☕

People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Caroline Miller from our safeguarding team, who received her 30 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties.

Thank you for your service, Caroline. What a fantastic achievement! 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.

Find out how you can securely view your health records in the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations to Sarah Fitzgerald from our safeguarding team, who received her 30 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties.

Thank you for your service, Sarah. What an amazing achievement! 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Impetigo? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are open 8am-8pm seven days a week.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UBccHa #UTC #NHS111
January 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Farewell and good luck to Helen Williams 🌟 After years in our Children’s Services team as a health visitor and locality manager, Helen’s team thanks her for all her hard work and support. Wishing her every success in her new career! 💙 #TeamDCHS
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
You don't always need to see your GP for treatment and advice. Your local pharmacists can help you with a range of minor illnesses, no appointment needed 🤒💊

For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/think-which-service/
January 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to Helen Wood from our children's speech and language therapy team, who received her 20 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties.

Thank you for your service, Helen. What a fantastic achievement! 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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.
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
If your little one is feeling unwell, visiting 111.nhs.uk is a fast way to get seen by the right service, without the wait times 🤒

For more information visit ➡️ https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/think-which-service/
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations to Katy Short, who works with us as an occupational therapist specialist, and received her 20 years NHS long service award at one of our latest #DCHSTTT parties. What a fantastic achievement!

Thank you for your service, Katy. 💙

#TeamDCHS
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM