DSFS Updates

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Achieves ‘Good’ Level Modeshift STARS Accreditation

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and has been officially accredited with a ‘Good’ Level Modeshift STARS Travel Plan, recognising its ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable, accessible, and healthier travel for staff, patients, and visitors. This accreditation follows the successful approval of the hospital’s Modeshift STARS application, reflecting several years of development, planning, and collaboration […]

Daniel Williams Appointed Head of Estates at DSFS

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services (DSFS) is pleased to announce that Daniel Williams has been appointed as the permanent Head of Estates, following several months of successfully leading the service on an interim basis. Daniel steps into the role with pride, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to supporting the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site, its people, […]

DSFS Achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services (DSFS) is proud to announce that the organisation has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity (NCfD). The recognition follows a detailed assessment involving diagnostic surveys, interviews, focus groups and an extensive review of DSFS policies, culture and FREDIE‑aligned practices. The accreditation is […]

DSFS Colleagues Honoured at Latest Long-Service Awards Ceremony

Celebrations continued this week as we hosted our latest long-service awards ceremony at Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s Wellbeing Centre, recognising the incredible dedication and commitment of colleagues across the organisation. The event marked a proud moment for DSFS, as we celebrated team members who have reached significant milestones in their careers – from 5 years to […]

Welcoming New Leadership to DSFS

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) is pleased to announce two key appointments to its senior leadership team, marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation. Natalie Younes – Interim Managing Director Natalie Younes joins DSFS as our new Interim Managing Director. Natalie brings over two decades of executive leadership experience across primary care, secondary […]

DSFS Finance Team Celebrates Excellence Accreditation

We’re delighted to announce that the DSFS Finance Team has been awarded Level 1 Excellence Accreditation from One NHS Finance – a recognition of their outstanding commitment to continuous improvement, staff development and customer service. This accreditation highlights how we invest in our people and continuously strive to improve the services we provide, showcasing Service […]

DSFS Launches ‘The DSFS Way’ – A Permanent Commitment to Culture, Values and Inclusion

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) has officially launched a new internal culture programme, The DSFS Way, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey to strengthen values, inclusion, and staff engagement across all areas of its operations. Unlike a time-limited campaign, The DSFS Way is designed to be a permanent way of working – a shared commitment that will run […]

More DSFS colleagues honoured with long service awards

DSFS colleagues have been celebrating further long-service awards in recent weeks, recognising the dedication and commitment of team members who continue to make a difference every day. Directors Alex Green and Ian Hazel have been personally visiting colleagues to present certificates and express heartfelt thanks for their years of service to DSFS and Chesterfield Royal […]

DSFS Celebrated with National Award for Excellence in Collaborative Procurement

The DSFS procurement team has been nationally recognised for its exceptional leadership and innovation in delivering a major digital transformation project across the NHS.  Working in close partnership with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CRH), University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), and the London Procurement Partnership (LPP), the DSFS team […]

Dedicated DSFS colleagues honoured with long-service awards

Celebrations took place this morning (Tuesday, 1 July) as several DSFS colleagues celebrated their long-service awards. Two colleagues were presented with awards for 20 years’ continuous service with Chesterfield Royal Hospital and latterly DSFS, with a number of staff also receiving accolades for 15, 10 and 5-year milestones. The ceremony, held at Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s […]