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The aim of the Flood Plan is to assist Mersey Care in preparing for a local disruption caused by flooding in order to minimise the impact upon the safe and effective delivery of healthcare services.

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.

This Procedure sets out the actions that are expected of practitioners when an opt out of service is requested, non-attendance, non-engagement or non-compliance is identified and access to a child is therefore restricted, inhibited or prevented.

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

To provide clear information to everyone working at MCFT about dress, uniform and other aspects of appearance.

Data Protection Impact Assessment Template

This policy provides guidance to Non-Executive Directors, AHMs, MHA Services staff and, more widely, all Trust staff on the governance arrangements surrounding the Trust’s appointment of, and ongoing relationship with, AHM volunteers

The purpose of this Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) is to support Clinical staff within the Community Divison in completing the Electronic Safety Huddle template, to promote and support person centred, safe and effective care delivery.

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.

This policy defines the term Dual Diagnosis in terms of Illicit Substance and Alcohol Misuse and provides guidance and direction to staff on the most appropriate approaches to treat and enhance the wellbeing of the patient and their carers.