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1.1 The aim of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to ensure a system is in place for assurance that inpatients in Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are given protected time to eat and drink at mealtimes throughout the day.

This policy details the action required by all individuals directly employed by the Trust, contract staff, students, volunteers, locums and bank/agency staff, service users, carers and general public, to minimise the risk of infection, to service users, staff and visitors.

Allied Health Profession Electronic Job planning policy for all Allied Health professional staff trustwide, standards and expectations for completion

This policy details the process and procedures used in the delivery of ECT in Mersey Care Trust

This document explains the process to identify and minimise work place hazards in order to protect the health of a new or expectant mother and her unborn child

Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983 Joint Agency Policy and Procedure

The purpose of this policy is to provide information and guidance to Mersey Care NHS Trust directors, managers and staff on their responsibilities concerning health and safety at work. This policy applies to trust employees and anybody who is or may be impacted upon by work activities of the trust. The trust has a duty to ensure that all workplace risks are managed appropriately. This policy has been developed in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The scope of this policy applies to all activities and functions undertaken by, or on behalf of the Trust.

To provide information to prescribers, registered nurses and medicines management staff to ensure that zuclopenthixol acetate injection (Clopixol Acuphase®) is prescribed, administered and monitored safely and effectively, as per national guidance and licensed indications, to adult patients in inpatient settings under the care of the Trust.

To support a safe use and operation of all electrical systems throughout the trust estate

THIS POLICY IS TO INFORM MANAGERS AND COLLEAGUES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF COLLEAGUES FROM THE RISKS OF WORKING EXCESSIVE HOURS BY APPLYING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKING TIME REGULATIONS 1998.