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This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) describes the operational aspects of managing referrals from point of entry into Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) to discharge from service. Including relevant referral pathways depending on priority and / or signposting on to other services. ‘Future in Mind’ calls for all services in supporting children and young people to work together to: Place the emphasis on building resilience, promoting good mental health, prevention and early intervention Simplify structures and improve access Deliver a clear joined up approach Harness the power of information Sustain a culture of continuous evidence based service improvement Make the right investments

As a Public Benefit Corporation, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is required to have a Constitution outlining how the Foundation Trust conducts its business and holds its meetings, including the Council of Governors (and groups) and the Board of Directors (and committees).

The benefits and contribution that assistance dogs, therapy and pet animals offer in enhancing the quality of life and care experience is well documented, especially in mental health. In certain circumstances, animal visits to ward and clinical areas may be allowed if a thorough risk assessment has been undertaken and any identified risks are managed appropriately, as such visits have been shown to have numerous psychological and physical benefits which may outweigh the infection control issues.

The purpose of this Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) is to support Clinical staff within the Community Divison in completing the Electronic Safety Huddle template, to promote and support person centred, safe and effective care delivery.

To ensure that a thorough and consistently high standard is applied to the assessment of clinical risk in order that the risks identified can be managed effectively and safely.

To provide clear information to everyone working at MCFT about dress, uniform and other aspects of appearance.

This Procedure sets out the actions that are expected of practitioners when an opt out of service is requested, non-attendance, non-engagement or non-compliance is identified and access to a child is therefore restricted, inhibited or prevented.

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

The purpose of the Rostering Policy is to ensure that service user’s safety is the primary objective of all Trust rosters. All rosters have to ensure that the staffing level and skill mix required for the safe and appropriate care of service users is available at all times;. The roster must ensure a fair and equitable distribution of shifts to all colleagues

This document supports trained Health Support Workers (HSW) and Registered Nurses (RN) to administer Influenza, Pneumococcal and Herpes Zoster vaccinations to patients under a Patient Specific Direction delegated by a GP