Policies A to Z

This policy describes the processes and responsibilities for doctors' appraisals in line with the national guidance for revalidation.

Guidance on producing staff rosters (electronic rosters or manual rosters) in compliance with working time regulations

This policy provides information and guidance for all staff, volunteers and trainees about their responsibilities for preventing harm/abuse of adults at risk and acting appropriately to report harm/abuse where it occurs.

This policy provides guidance for all staff on Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children. This policy also includes guidance around children visiting in-patient wards and units.

The searching policy clarifies the steps to be taken when searching people, property and premises. This helps manage the risk of unauthorised items.

Sets out requirements for the use of seclusion ensuring safety and wellbeing. Includes how to record, monitor and review seclusion

June 2020 - Please note that this Pan-Organisational Policy is in the process of being reviewed. Please continue to use this version until advised otherwise.

This policy applies to the agreed working arrangements between Surrey County Council, the 6 Surrey CCGs which includes the Farnham element of NEHF CCG for people who are entitled to aftercare services under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

The aim of this policy is to give all staff clear guidance on the correct procedure to follow once a patient has been detained. This will ensure the detained patient and nearest relative are immediately empowered to invoke their rights under the Mental Health Act (1983) - specifically Sections 132, 132A and 133 and the MHA Code of Practice 2015.

Section 134 withholding letters and parcels in compliance with Mental Health Act 1983, MHA 2007 and MHA code of practice 2015

Roles and responsibilities of local authorities, police and acute trusts in relation to section 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act re: entering locked premises and taking people to places of safety

The reason for the policy is to ensure that section 17 leave is granted in accordance with the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that there is a lawful and appropriate use of Community Treatment Order (CTO) and that the legal rights of any patient subject to a CTO are upheld at all stages.

To provide a framework for situations where inpatients who intend to leave an inpatient unit, and who may be at risk, are assessed under the Mental Health Act

Information on the Trust's Smokefree policy including vaping equipment

Providing guidance and support to our staff who are carers.

The staffside representatives recognition and facilities policy provides an effective mechanism for informing, consulting or negotiating on Trust matters and business. It supports staff involvement in staff support groups and allows access for all representatives to facility time.

Policy for standards of conduct expected of all staff, including where their private interests may conflict with their public duties.

These Standing Financial Instructions detail the financial responsibilities adopted by the Trust and identify the financial responsibilities which apply to all staff.

Information on standing orders for the Board in relation to the Public Benefit Corporation, including the scheme of delegation, standing financial instructions and delegation of powers. Included in the policy is information on nominated officers and reservation of powers.