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The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) adheres to the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998, The General Data Protection Regulations 2018, Human Rights Act 1998, and other relevant legislation. That the good practice set out in the Information Commissioner’s CCTV Code of Practice is followed, where appropriate and that any CCTV system is not abused or misused and that CCTV is correctly and efficiently installed and operated

To provide a framework for the implementation of the Prevent Strategy, to ensure the required actions are taken by trust staff in the event of any concerns of concerns of the potential risk to staff, service users/carers/families being drawn into extremist activities.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the Trust’s framework for safety huddles, fostering a culture of safety in which all staff are encouraged to contribute. It aims to establish a standardised process that supports enhanced communication, optimises patient flow, ensures effective resource allocation, promotes proactive risk management, and facilitates continuous learning and improvement.

The aim of this policy is to provide a framework for the implementation of non-medical prescribing within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. This provides guidance for supervision of independent & supplementary prescribers, and ensures a service need has been clearly identified and that appropriate practitioners are given access to training to become registered non-medical prescribers.

The Central Alerting System (CAS) is a web-based cascading system for issuing patient safety alerts, important public health messages and other safety critical information and guidance to the NHS and others, including independent providers of health and social care. This document describes the process for managing CAS alerts across the Trust

This document is intended to provide professional guidance to those involved in assessing, maintaining, and providing services to meet the health needs of Children in Care and Care Leavers

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the clinical governance and operational guidance for the use of the Palliative Care Drug Authorisation Form within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust’s community services. It supports safe, timely, and person-centred administration of palliative care medications by registered healthcare professionals. The SOP ensures alignment with national frameworks, promotes consistency across care settings, and supports multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise symptom management and uphold patient dignity at the end of life

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

Guidance on practice and processes to support the administration of subcutaneous medicines, using a syringe driver, inclusive of record keeping and training requirements to promote safe delivery of care.

Policy to support all healthcare professionals caring for patients at risk of or with pressure ulcers