Policy Updates
Wales - Safeguarding - Supported Living
Advocacy Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR02This policy will help staff understand the need for advocacy in some situations and how to support individuals who require this service. It has been reviewed with a new procedural section added in relation to COVID-19. Resources have been updated to ensure they remain current.
Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS06This policy provides detail for staff on how and who to report serious incidents to. It has been reviewed and minor changes to wording for enhanced clarity have been made throughout. There is an update to section 5.4 Health and Safety Executive to reflect requirements for online reporting. References have been reviewed and updated.
Access to NHS Services Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR01This policy defines the process for individuals to access NHS services in Wales and the support that will be provided by the provider. The main content of the policy has been reviewed and is still valid but it has been updated to reflect COVID-19 and the implications for the service with regard to timely access. References have been updated.
DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR04This policy has been updated to merge both the DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure and the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and Procedure to ensure clarity and avoid any crossover. The policy also now includes the new position on DBS filtering. This policy governs how and when an employer needs to carry out a DBS check along with the categories of employee who should be subject to a DBS check from a regulatory perspective.
Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHS01This policy details the accident and incident reporting process for a service. It 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.
Individual Guide
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Reference: WAR12This policy details the importance of having an Individual Guide available for individuals commencing the service, as it provides information about what can be expected. It includes a template Individual Guide that can be adapted to meet local service need. The policy has been reviewed and references have been updated to ensure that they remain current.
Mobility Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC21This policy details how the service will promote and empower Individuals to be as independently mobile as possible for as long as possible, by use of activity programs in-house (and externally accessed) and through daily ongoing support from staff. The policy has been reviewed and updated to include reference to COVID-19 and the implications for services. References have also been updated to provide more specific information for Wales.
Consent to Examination or Treatment Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR22Consent is an important aspect of providing support and care to any individual; this policy looks at how consent can be gained. The policy has been reviewed, with a new policy statement added in relation to coronavirus. Other minor content tweaks and references updated to ensure they remain current.
Pressure Sore Management Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC96This policy will support a service in delivering safe and effective pressure management to service users that require it. The policy has been reviewed with minor content changes and forms amended slightly to ensure they remain streamlined. References also checked to ensure they remain current.
Individual Communication with Organisation Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR27This policy outlines how an individual and the organisation can maintain effective communication. It has been reviewed with a new policy statement added in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. References also updated to ensure they remain current.
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