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We are working to develop a model of care that provides access to physical health services for all service users/patients who need an inpatient stay in any of our mental health, addiction or learning…
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Caring for our carers Despite their contribution, carers often face barriers when accessing health and care services. These barriers include not being identified as carers, and not having…
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We are looking at creating an area to assist managers; connecting you to information and tools you might need to better support your teams.
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Our Financial Plan and FAQs Please note that similar questions have been grouped together for ease and we aim to keep this page updated. The latest FAQs are marked with as…
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Legs Matter Week 2025 It’s Legs Matter Week from 9 to 13 June. This week helps you to make sure that anyone with a lower leg or foot problem understands their condition and receives the…
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What is speaking up? Speaking up is about anything that gets in the way of providing good care. When things go wrong, we need to make sure that lessons are learnt and things are improved. If we…
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The role of the Practice Education Facilitator (PEF) was created to assist educators in practice in delivering high-quality, multi-professional learning environments. This includes fostering…
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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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SD-G3: Section 117 Standard Operating Procedure
This SOP sets out the context of Section 117 in Mersey Care detailing the process associated with its operational delivery to support relevant Local Social Services Authority (LSSA) and Integrated Care Boards (formerly Clinical Commissioning Groups).
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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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IC01 Infection Prevention and Control
This policy details the action required by all individuals directly employed by the Trust, contract staff, students, volunteers, locums and bank/agency staff, service users, carers and general public, to minimise the risk of infection, to service users, staff and visitors.
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HR-G10 (HR21) Recruitment and Selection Procedure
To provide information and guidance regarding Recruitment and Selection processes
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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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MMP09 Safe Use of Injectable Medicines
The purpose of this procedure is to minimise risk associated with prescribing preparation, administration and disposal of injectable medicines and to ensure compliance with the National Patient safety Agency (NPSA) Patient Safety Alert 20 'Promoting Safer Use of Injectable Medicines'
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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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MCT04 Electrical Safety Policy
Electricity Safety Policy Power
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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.