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This Policy, which covers the disposal of surplus / damaged / obsolete / condemned assets, has been developed by the Deputy Director of Finance for the attention of all managers in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (Policy F02), and the Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers (F03), which are available to view via the Trust’s intranet

This policy provides clear guidance to staff on what to do in order to ensure that service users in receipt of care and treatment provided by the Trust are correctly identified.

Early Intervention Teams (EIT) have now been established nationwide due to the recognition that early effective treatment in psychosis contributes to better recovery rates for both service users and their families (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; NICE, 2014; NICE, 2013; NICE 2016b; NICE, 2018). This document brings together and updates the existing operational policies for the Wigan & Leigh, St Helens & Knowsley and Warrington & Halton Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Teams.

This plan covers the following: • A major incident which affects the local community. • A major incident which threatens the continuity of critical Trust services. • A major incident which affects our health services • A multi-agency major incident requiring a coordinated health service response The plan is supported by additional plans and business continuity plans at divisional and local levels.

This document is for Mental Health Care, Secure & Learning and Disability Care and Community Care Divisions and clarifies the responsibility of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust clinicians in respect of patients’ physical health care needs and establishes standards of physical health examination and assessment in clinical services

Effective and timely investigation and response to any negligence claim. Reduce the incidence of adverse impact of claims by adopting a prudent risk management approach.

WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) IS IN ESSENCE MOVING COLLEAGUES FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE SHARING (MOBILISING COLLEAGUES) ENSURES APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF COLLEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS AND SERVICE USERS. WORKFORCE SHARING CAN BE NECESSARY FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS FOR EXAMPLE STAFFING SHORT FALLS AND DURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY.

Scheme of Reservation and Delegation of Powers F03 This Scheme details which powers have been retained solely for use by the Board of Directors and which have been delegated to Board Committees or officers of the Trust

This procedure has been developed to ensure the effective and safe management of adult patients who are admitted to a Trust inpatient unit with opioid dependence.

Medical Staff Study and Professional Leave Procedure NWBH All medical staff should maintain and develop their clinical skills through continuous professional development (CPD) to provide high quality care to our patients. This procedure provides a process for medical staff, managers and the Director of Medical Education for requesting, approving and monitoring study and professional leave whilst ensuring that services to patients are maintained during periods of absence.