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The purpose of this policy is to determine the roles, responsibilities and processes for the handling of medicines and related products for all Mersey Care staff involved in medicines-related activities.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO TRUST MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WORKPLACE STRESSORS. THE POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TRUST COLLEAGUES. THE TRUST HAS A DUTY TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORKPLACE RISKS ARE MANAGED APPROPRIATELY, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT OF WORK RELATED STRESS. THIS POLICY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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 service is for adults with a learning disability where they are unable to engage in mainstream services due to the impact of their learning disability. The service is for people aged 18 and above however we can work in partnership with young people from 16 plus and children’s services at transition from the most suitable age for the young person.

This document sets out the process to ensure the Trust meets its obligations to follow the Department of Health recommendations that service users should receive (some exceptions may apply) copies of letters written about them between professionals who are involved in their clinical care.

This policy ensures the legal requirements of the Medicines Act 1968, in terms of procurement, supply, transport, prescribing, administration and storage of medical gas cylinders are complied with while ensuring that patients who require them have access to medical gases in a timely fashion.

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

The maintenance of the cold chain is necessary to ensure that medicines requiring refrigeration and vaccines are kept at the optimum temperature to ensure their efficacy at the point of delivery to the patient. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all medicines requiring refrigeration are handled, stored and transported in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (Mid Mersey Division)

This policy details actions regarding engaging Police to support with serious incidents

This policy describes Mersey Care NHSFT responsibilities and legal obligations to ensure all food practices are safe and compliant with current legisalion and food safety procedures