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Long COVID Long COVID is a term used to describe the symptoms and effects of coronavirus that last longer than four weeks beyond the initial diagnosis. We have pulled together a range of…
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Get money back towards your routine health treatments with a Simplyhealth Plan. From money back on prescriptions glasses and dental fillings, to all round body maintenance such as…
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Attend anywhere is a secure NHS video calling service that allows consultations between clinicians and patients. Patients will require either a Google Chrome or Safari web browser. The system works…
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The Mental Capacity Team is responsible for supporting the application of the Mental Capacity Act across the Trust and promoting good practice across all divisions. Alongside providing specialist…
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Mersey Care is striving to become totally smoke free across all its sites and services. In October 2024, the Government published new data confirming the prevalence of tobacco smoking within the…
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Following the Trust’s acquisition of North West Boroughs, a significant and complex digital programme of work has been underway to move North West Boroughs digital infrastructure to Mersey Care. This…
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We recognise that being ‘non-racist’ allows racism to continue and therefore we must be actively anti-racist, by identifying and opposing racism in our everyday actions and behaviours. As an…
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The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the body that regulates practitioner Psychologists. This means that the HCPC: Set standards for practitioner psychologists’ education,…
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This year we have relaunched our Help Us Help You campaign to once again help with easing pressure on hospital A&E departments and demand for inpatient beds this winter. We will continue to…
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Nutrition and Hydration Week takes place from 13 March to 19 March 2023. The week aims to promote the importance of good nutrition and hydration. There are activities planned for this week…
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LOC 019 Section 17 Leave Protocol May 21
This policy includes the Local Division Protocol re Section 17 Leave from inpatient areas
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SA07 HS5 Workplace Inspections
The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning health and safety at work. This policy applies to trust employees and anybody who is or may be impacted upon by work activities of the trust. The trust has a duty to ensure that all workplace risks are managed appropriately. This policy has been developed in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The scope of this policy applies to all activities and functions undertaken by, or on behalf of, the trust.
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SA50 Management of Patient Group Directions
TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION AND CLARITY AROUND DEVELOPING, REVIEWING, AUTHORISING, WORKING TO AND AUDITING PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES TO ADMINISTER OR SUPPLY
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MM-SOP-W-005 -Section 136 MHA assessments
A pathway to ensure practitioners are fully aware of roles and responsibilities when safely co-ordinating and supporting a Section 136 MHA assessment. Warrington Assessment & Home Treatment Team.
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MCT04 Electrical Safety Policy
Electricity Safety Policy Power
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MH16 Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure
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SD57 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
This policy details the process and procedures used in the delivery of ECT in Mersey Care Trust
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HR39: European Working Time Directive
THIS POLICY IS TO INFORM MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLLEAGUES FROM THE RISKS OF WORKING EXCESSIVE HOURS BY APPLYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998.
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HR41 Respect Civility and Resolution
THE RESPECT, CIVILITY & RESOLUTION POLICY AIMS TO SECURE CONSTRUCTIVELY TIMELY AND LASTING SOLUTIONS TO WORKPLACE ISSUES AND A WORKING ENVIRONMENT, FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND THE PROCESS FOR MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES TO FOLLOW IF SUCH BEHAVIOUR ARISES. THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES GUIDANCE, WHICH TAKES ACCOUNT OF EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION, STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND RELEVANT CODES OF PRACTICE
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SA21: Identification, management and exploitation of intellectual property
This policy describes the ownership of inventions, innovations (intellectual property) when created by employees of the Trust as provide in legislation.