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Our Undergraduate Medical Education Team support medical students and their placements in mental health. If you need any information or support, please contact our Medical Education Team via…
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Steve Newton wrote to Whalley colleagues on 8 August 2023 outlining a number of vacancies that were available within Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSCFT). We have been in recent contact with…
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The UK Government definition, taken from the Serious Violence strategy is; “County lines is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs…
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Recruiting an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. All apprenticeship courses undertaken must be directly related to…
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Staff compliance with Bare Below the Elbow (BBE) has reduced across the Trust. This is a risk for patients and staff What is Bare Below the Elbow (BBE)? Bare Below the Elbow (BBE) is a term used…
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Think Passphrase Passphrases are nearly impossible to crack, because most of the highly-efficient password cracking tools break down at around 10 characters. Even the most advanced cracking tool…
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As one of the actions in it’s Green Plan, Mersey Care has signed up to the Single Use Plastics Reduction Pledge. Since implementing in 22/23, we have: Removed single-use plastic cutlery…
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Self-care When we’re busy, looking after ourselves becomes less of a priority, and the things that we need to keep us well are often neglected, pushing us further toward burnout, loss of…
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From 9 September 2024, all deaths in any health setting that are not investigated by a coroner will be reviewed by NHS Medical Examiners (ME). From that date, there will also be a new medical…
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Communications objectives Our communications objectives for the launch of the service are to: Make sure the right people are aware of the new service and can make an appropriate a referral…
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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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SA07 HS11 Electricity at Work
Electricity at work
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MCT04 Electrical Safety Policy
Electricity Safety Policy Power
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MMP14 Zuclopenthixol Acetate (Clopixol Acuphase) Injection Procedure
To provide information to prescribers, registered nurses and medicines management staff to ensure that zuclopenthixol acetate injection (Clopixol Acuphase®) is prescribed, administered and monitored safely and effectively, as per national guidance and licensed indications, to adult patients in inpatient settings under the care of the 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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SA07 HS2 Risk Assessment Procedures for New and Expectant Mothers
This document explains the process to identify and minimise work place hazards in order to protect the health of a new or expectant mother and her unborn child
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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.
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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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IT14 Data Protection Policy
Corporate Data Protection General Data Protection