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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 the Medical Workforce Acting Down Protocol is to provide guidance for medical staff when unexpected absences occur and alternative cover is required

This clinical guideline aims to provide guidance on the management and monitoring of hyperprolactinaemia.

Contacting colleagues on call

This policy refers to alarm activation procedures in Local Services Division

Policy supports Mersey Care NHS FT in its commitment to providing an occupational health service to all colleagues, which delivers a safe, effective, quality occupational health service

This document provides guidance to cover the procedure to be followed in circumstances where Consultants undertake private practice whilst working at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Equality Impact Assessment Guidance Document - Sep 2021

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

The core objectives for secure services are to assess and treat mental disorder, reduce the risk of harm that an individual exhibits to others and to support recovery (Appendix 1: NHS Standard Contract for Medium and Low Secure Mental Health Services). The service addresses need associated with a diverse and complex degree of underlying disorders with some being persistent over the lifespan.