DC58-PRN Medication Management Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} PRN Medication Management Policy 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this PRN Medication Management Policy is to provide clear guidelines for the safe, effective, and person-centred management of “as-needed” (PRN) medication within {{org_field_name}}. This policy ensures that PRN medications are administered appropriately, recorded accurately, and monitored effectively to promote […]

DC57-Bribery and Fraud Prevention Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Bribery and Fraud Prevention Policy 1. Purpose and Scope This policy outlines how {{org_field_name}} prevents, detects, and responds to bribery and fraud, ensuring compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. Our aim is to promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across all aspects of our […]

DC56-HIV Awareness and Support Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} HIV Awareness and Support Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a structured approach towards HIV awareness and support within {{org_field_name}}. This policy is designed to promote education, prevention, and support for individuals living with or affected by HIV. {{org_field_name}} is committed to fostering a workplace […]

DC55-Accessible Information Standard Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Accessible Information Standard Policy 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this policy is to set out how {{org_field_name}} complies with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) and related legal requirements, so that people with information and communication needs can access, understand and use information about their care and receive the […]

SL54-Managing Heatwaves and Heat-Health Alerts Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Heatwaves and Heat-Health Alerts Policy 1. Introduction A heat wave is defined as a prolonged period of excessively high temperatures, which can pose serious health risks, particularly to older adults, people with chronic health conditions, individuals with mobility issues, and those on certain medications. Given the increasing frequency of […]

SL53-Confidentiality, Information Governance and Data Protection (UK GDPR)-Staff Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Confidentiality, Information Governance and Data Protection (UK GDPR)-Staff Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff at {{org_field_name}} understand and comply with their responsibilities for confidentiality, information governance and data protection when handling information about the people we support, staff, relatives, representatives, professionals, visitors, […]

DC54-Managing Heat Waves Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Heat Waves Policy 1. Introduction A heat wave is defined as a prolonged period of excessively high temperatures, which can pose serious health risks, particularly to older adults, people with chronic health conditions, individuals with mobility issues, and those on certain medications. Given the increasing frequency of extreme weather […]

DC53-Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)-Staff Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)-Staff Policy 1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this policy is to outline how {{org_field_name}} ensures the confidentiality and protection of personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy applies to all staff members, […]

DC13-Safeguarding Adults from Abuse and Improper Treatment Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Safeguarding Adults Policy This policy underpins {{org_field_name}}’s compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (including Regulation 13: Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment) and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 (including Regulation 18: Notification of other incidents) and Regulation 20 (Duty […]

HCS59-Handling of Service User Finances Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Handling of Service User Finances Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides safe, lawful, transparent and person-led support where a person we support requires assistance with money, property, shopping, payments or other day-to-day financial matters. {{org_field_name}} will not take over a person’s financial […]