Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: PP02

The policy has been converted to the new policy format. The new policy outlines the expectations on both individuals who are suffering from alcohol/drug abuse and on other staff members who suspect their colleagues are suffering from the effects of alcohol/drug abuse. The policy also includes a right of search and a right to request that individuals submit to a medical examination if they are suspected of breach of the policy. The policy links to the Discipline Policy and Procedure and the Capability Policy and Procedure.

Consent to Examination or Treatment Policy and Procedure

Care Management Rights & Abuse Region: | Reference: CR22

Reviewed and converted into new policy format. Additionaly a new Consent Form and Best Interest Form for Consent have been added.

Management of Stress Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Miscellaneous Region: | Reference: PM02

Changes to this policy include a conversion to the new policy format, introduction of clearer process for recognising the causes and impact of work stress, introduction of clearer procedure for raising issues informally/formally, requiring regular risk assessments to be conducted to identify stressors and reduce the risks from stressors.

Absenteeism Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: PP01

To create a clear distinction between the procedures which apply to staff who have persistent short term absence, those who are suffering from long term ill health and those with conduct issues.

To clarify the procedure which should be used to address issues of short term absence.

Adoption Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region: | Reference: PA01

The policy has been converted to the new policy format. The policy has been overhauled to provide more clarification on eligibility for adoption leave and the notification requirements. The policy is also more clear on eligibility for adoption pay. There is more of an explanation of when leave will apply to overseas adoptions and in surrogacy situations. There is also reference to third party resources so that any updates in statutory adoption pay will always be up-to-date.

Smoking at Work Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Miscellaneous Region: | Reference: PM07

Policy has been converted into new policy format. Policy references relevant legislation and guidance. Policy also makes it clear what is considered smoking and the sanctions for breaching the policy.

Moving and Handling Policy and Procedure

Care Management Care Practice Region: | Reference: CC22

Updated to reflect Nursing Home and Care Home requirements.

Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: PE03

New policy format. Simplification of policy to focus on key indicators and cover all areas. Confirmation of interaction between discipline and grievance policies.

Retirement Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Miscellaneous Region: | Reference: PM05

The policy has been converted into the new policy format. The policy builds on the previous policy and makes it clear that there is no fixed retirement age and that retirement is driven by the employee and not the employer.

Unable To Attend Workplace Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region: | Reference: PA09

The policy has been converted to the new policy format. Changes made to clarify what is expected of employees prior to making a decision not to travel to work. Reference to overlapping policies.