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The Resuscitation Council UK has published updated guidelines for 2021, covering best practice and clinical excellence in resuscitation across all age groups. These guidelines will replace the last…
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A guide on how to get support if you have a disability or health condition including mental health If you are disabled, have a physical health or mental health condition your manager can help…
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Would you like to talk informally about any menopausal symptoms you may be experiencing? As a Trust, we want to support our colleagues through the menopause and also raise awareness amongst our wider…
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Our Operational Plan 2025/26
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Domestic abuse We at Mersey Care acknowledge that some changes to the way we work can cause anxiety who may be experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse. There is never an excuse for…
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The Medicines Management Policy & Procedure Group (MMPPG) is the recommendation group for all medicines-related documents across the Trust. This includes documents that are not…
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Competency assessments relating to medicines administration and/or other medicines related tasks may vary across divisions and / or services. Work is ongoing to standardise processes including…
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SD50 Victim's rights Policy
This document contains guidance relating to victims’ rights under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (DVCVA) 2004 and Section 48 and Schedule 6 of the Mental Health Act 2007, relating to chapter 2 patients - (with effect from 3 November 2008). Through this Policy, the service will enable victims to exercise their rights and will ensure that all relevant staff are aware of their responsibilities and are enabled to fulfil these as required by the MHA 2007 and DVCVA 2004.
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SA07 Health Safety and Welfare
The purpose of this policy it 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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SA12 Domestic Abuse
This policy covers the following key issues: This policy has been updated with key information from Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and The Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance, issued under this legisation. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the statutory guidance are aimed at statutory and non-statutory bodies working with victims, including children or perpetrators of domestic abuse. It is designed to support organisations, such as the NHS, to identify and respond to domestic abuse, as well as promote best practice. • All Trust staff to have an increased awareness and access to training on domestic abuse and how to respond • Roles, responsibilities and accountability in relation to statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults where domestic abuse is identified • Enable staff to ask appropriate questions about domestic abuse as part of their assessment process • Enable managers and staff to provide support and guidance to staff and service users who disclose domestic abuse • Ensuring appropriate and effective management of allegations of domestic abuse against a health care professional • Clarity in relation to information sharing • Domestic Abuse Practice Guidance has been issued in Appendix 1 to ensure a standarised response to Domestic Abuse across the Trust footprint, rooted in legislation, statutory guidance, evidence and learning.
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HR48 Family Leave Policy
A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION TO COLLEAGUES IN RELATION TO THEIR STATUTORY AND OCCUPATIONAL ENTITLEMENTS IN RELATION TO PARENTAL LEAVE. THIS DOCUMENT WILL ALSO BE A REFERENCE SOURCE FOR MANAGERS OF COLLEAGUES WHO ARE APPLYING FOR PARENTAL LEAVE, PREGNANT WOMEN, THOSE ON AND RETURNING FROM PARENTAL LEAVE
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IT12 Information Governance Policy
This Policy is a framework to support Information Governance. It is presented in a standard structure and format. It will be made available in appropriate, alternative languages and formats on request.
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HR33 Medical Job Planning
To describe the process for annual job planning for doctors with a contract of employment with Mersey Care NHS Trust.
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SD58-Overarching Wound Assessment
Policy document to inform clinical staff of all relevant skin care procedures and how these should be undertaken in line with national and evidence based guidance and best practice across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
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SS03: Internet and Email Security Standard
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SA40 Procedure for Equality Monitoring
Trust procedure for undertaking equality monitoring for colleagues and patients / service users
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F02 Standing Financial Instructions
Standing Financial Instructions detail the financial responsibilities, policies and procedures adopted by the Trust.