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There have been repeated instances when information sharing could have prevented a child being seriously harmed. When Serious Case Reviews have taken place it has been established that information about historical safeguarding concerns with regard to other children related to adults living with the child, had not been shared between agencies. A recurrent theme within the analysis of Serious Case Reviews is that it is vital for practitioners to share information to safeguard and protect children (Brandon et al, 2009)It is essential that Child Health Records of newborn children must include full details of all siblings, step siblings and other children up to the age of 18 and any adult who may live in the family home of the newborn.

This procedure is to facilitate registered medical, nursing and allied health professional staff to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction and to be able give first line emergency treatment of intramuscular (IM) Adrenaline 1:1000 injection i.e. 1mg in 1mL.

This Policy, which covers the disposal of surplus / damaged / obsolete / condemned assets, has been developed by the Deputy Director of Finance for the attention of all managers in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (Policy F02), and the Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers (F03), which are available to view via the Trust’s intranet

The Discharge Medicines Service enables NHS Trusts to send referrals direct to the nominated community pharmacy of patients who are eligible and would benefit from extra guidance around newly prescribed medicines, including a copy of the patient's discharge prescription, aiming to reduce re-admissions to hospital. The automated referral process and eligibility are determined in this SOP.

This End of Life Care Policy outlines the Trust's commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with national ambitions. It emphasises holistic care, symptom management, and family support, ensuring seamless coordination across services. The policy applies Trust-wide, guiding colleagues in providing dignified and responsive care tailored to each patient's needs

It is the intention of this policy to provide truist-wide guidance to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to comply with the duty to manage pest activity within the organisation and to comply with pest control related legislation, approved codes of practice, guidance and relevant standards.

This procedure outlines mandatory legal and ethical considerations involved in the prescribing, use and administration of high-dose antipsychotics. It determines the roles, responsibilities and processes for the use of high dose antipsychotics Trust Wide.

This policy sets out the framework by which the Trust will deliver its services and provide employment opportunities ensuring compliance with equalities legislation. The policy establishes clear lines of responsibility and a robust complaints process.

This Policy is a framework to support Information Governance. It is presented in a standard structure and format. It will be made available in appropriate, alternative languages and formats on request.