Policy Updates
Scotland - Safeguarding - Supported Living
Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SHS01This policy has been updated to include minor amendments to the structure and ordering of sections throughout the document. New definitions have been added and existing definitions amended for consistency across related policies. The procedural section has also been updated to include identifying responsible persons and immediate incident response and the remainder of the existing procedure simplified. A new accident and incident form has also been added to the ‘Forms’ section.
Dignity, Respect and Choice Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR21This policy will support to maintain a person’s dignity, respect and choice whilst undertaking a service. It has been reviewed and updated with more reference to dignity and respect. An additional policy statement and procedural section are now included. Definitions have also been added. The title of the policy has also changed from ‘Choice Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Dignity, Respect and Choice Policy and Procedure’. References have also been checked to ensure they remain current.
Mobility Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC21Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current. This policy will advise and guide staff on supporting service users with their mobility to maintain independence.
Moving and Handling Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCC79Policy reviewed with minimal change and references and links checked and remain current. The policy reflects best practice requirements as found in the Scottish Manual Handling Passport. It will help staff understand the risk and the measures to put in place to ensure safety for both service users and staff.
Service User Guide
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Reference: SAR12This policy will inform staff on what information should be included in the guide and an example Service User Guide is enclosed to use and adapt. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Service User Communication with Organisation Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR27Communication is at the heart of a good service, the improvement tool in further reading will aid managers. Policy was reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Consent to Examination or Treatment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR22Consent is central to effective support being given to individuals and must be sought continuously. This policy will support staff on gaining consent with individuals who lack capacity. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Risk Taking Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR19Risk taking is central to experiencing good outcomes, this policy will support staff to help individuals take informed risk. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCR11This policy will guide staff on the process to follow, ensuring compliance with legal statutes. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SPM11This policy will inform staff on how to whistleblow and details how they will be supported should they wish to do so. Policy amended in the purpose section and 6.10 added, some custom fields added. References have been reviewed and updated.
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