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The purpose of this policy it 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.

This procedure determines the processes that the Bladder and Bowel Tier 2 Children and Young People’s Community Services must follow to facilitate provision of safe and effective care to children and young people.

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.

The aim of the procedure is to ensure the safe and effective care planning, prescribing, and administration of buccal midazolam for status epilepticus and repeated/cluster seizures.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the Trust’s framework for safety huddles, fostering a culture of safety in which all staff are encouraged to contribute. It aims to establish a standardised process that supports enhanced communication, optimises patient flow, ensures effective resource allocation, promotes proactive risk management, and facilitates continuous learning and improvement.

The aim of the process outlined in this document is that all members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Team and their Direct Reports have been subject to relevant the Fit and Proper Persons Test on an annual basis.

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

To provide guidance and support in respect of accepting patients in the event of a major incident or mass casualty incident

The purpose of the Rostering Policy is to ensure that service user’s safety is the primary objective of all Trust rosters. All rosters have to ensure that the staffing level and skill mix required for the safe and appropriate care of service users is available at all times;. The roster must ensure a fair and equitable distribution of shifts to all colleagues

Supporting newly registered/qualified or return to practice health and social care professionals (preceptees) is critical if we are to deliver consistently high quality care to people who use our services. Ensuring that preceptees are supported through he transition from student to qualified practitioner is an important organisational priority which is reflected in this policy.