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This Policy describes the application of the Trust Lease Vehicle Scheme of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. It consolidates all previous policies. The scheme is available to all colleagues who meet the necessary criteria, or where the Trust has agreed a lease car as part of an colleague’s remuneration package. All colleagues will be expected to participate in the scheme if it is deemed to be economically viable.

This procedure has been developed to ensure the effective and safe management of adult patients who are admitted to a Trust inpatient unit with opioid dependence.

THESE GUIDELINES DETAIL CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH REFERRAL OF NON- MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO REGULATORY BODIES MAY BE CONSIDERED WHILST OFFERING ASSURANCE THAT THERE ARE PROCESSES IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ISSUES RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

This policy provides guidance to Non-Executive Directors, AHMs, MHA Services staff and, more widely, all Trust staff on the governance arrangements surrounding the Trust’s appointment of, and ongoing relationship with, AHM volunteers

The aim of the plan is to provide a framework for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to respond effectively, efficiently, and proportionally to major, critical and business continuity incidents that has or is likely to occur with the potential for affecting patients, staff, services, equipment, supplies and/or estates.

To ensure a standardised and stream lined approach to the process of New-born Bloodspots Results using Electronic record keeping system for Children’s Services across St Helens and Knowsley 0-19 Teams within Mid Mersey Division. This Standard operating procedure outlines a step by step approach for Administration Clerks and 0-19 teams.

Effective and timely investigation and response to any negligence claim. Reduce the incidence of adverse impact of claims by adopting a prudent risk management approach.

Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers F03 This Scheme details which powers have been retained solely for use by the Board of Directors and which have been delegated to Board Committees or officers of the Trust

Policy aimed at those working within the Longmoor House, to explain the responsibilities relating to patient property and to outline good practice and process for the safe keeping and management of patient property whilst maintaining a safe environment and protecting vulnerable patients who may be at risk of potential harm.

The guidance and standard operating procedures are based on Trust wide principles contained within the Patient Access Pathway and the Care Programme Approach policies, with localisation as required within St Helens Borough. The development of Recovery Teams are to offer a specialist multi disciplinary service for individuals over the age of 18 suffering with mental health problems that are of a sufficient severity or complexity to require specialist intervention and will work in close partnership with all other significant agencies. The St Helens Recovery Team provides core hours of a 9am-5pm Monday – Friday service. The Recovery Team accepts referrals from the Trusts secondary Adult Mental Health Teams, the Criminal Justice Liaison Teams, Older Peoples Service (for those with functional conditions) and the inpatient wards. Integrated teams with the local authority also accept direct referrals.