Policy Updates
Wales - Safeguarding - Supported Living
Dignity, Respect and Choice Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR21This 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 also checked to ensure they remain current.
Choice of Carer Gender Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR05This policy details how individuals have a choice about the gender of their carers. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Risk Taking Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR19This policy outlines how individuals can be supported to undertake risks safely to maintain, choose and enjoy varying activities. The policy has been reviewed with some content changes to ensure clarity, with definitions also added. This will support practice improvement. References have also been checked to ensure they remain current.
Individual Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCP20This policy outlines the process to follow in relation to an individual’s personal plan, ensuring that it matches the personal requirements of the individual. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR03This policy details the safeguarding processes to follow in a service. It has been reviewed and updated in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and the All Induction Wales Framework. Notification information has also been included in relation to staff misconduct and pressure ulcers. A COVID-19 procedural point has also been included. References also updated and additional ones added in line with these procedures, staff to familiarise themselves with these.
Deprivation of Liberty in Community Settings Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR26This policy will support a service to protect the rights of individuals who may lack mental capacity and are deprived of their liberty in their best interests. It has been reviewed and minor updates and clarifications made. The title of the policy has also be changed from ‘Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Policy and Procedure’ to ‘Deprivation of Liberty in Community Settings Policy and Procedure’ for further clarity of the settings this policy is specific to.
End of Life Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR23This policy outlines how to support an individual during end of life, detailing their wishes and preferences. It has been updated with an end of life personal plan and a new Further Reading reference added that staff should familiarise themselves with.
Dementia Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCC41This policy will support a service to care for an individual with dementia. It has been reviewed with information now included on dementia and COVID-19. Some further reading resources have been added that staff should familiarise themselves with.
Mental Health Act 1983 and Regulations 2008 Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR12This policy provides an outline guide of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Regulations 2008, as they affect people with mental disorders. It has been reviewed with minor changes made to clarify the human rights basis of all care given under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended). References also checked to ensure they remain current.
Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPM11This policy details the process for whistleblowing at the service and has been reviewed with content streamlined and a new definition added. References updated to ensure they remain current.
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