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The Enhanced Intensive Support Function (EIS) will be part of the established Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), a multi-disciplinary health service for adults with a learning disability in Halton. The EIS will work in partnership with the CLDT, people with a learning disability and their families and carers, and partner organisations. It supports people to live in the community where their relationships can be maintained; enabling people to live meaningful lives with the support they need to remain healthy and safe, as well as be supported in the community in times of crisis.

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.

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 has been developed as a resource and framework for healthcare professionals who undertake urinary catheterisation care as part of their role, with adult patient

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.

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

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance and encourage best practice in relation to the safe preparation and administration of medicines to minimise the risk of errors and enhance patient safety.

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