Adult Social Care invoices
Invoices have now been issued following a short delay, and associated direct debit collection dates will be adjusted accordingly. There is no need to contact us at this time.
Training and support for approved carers
In this section
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1Introduction
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2About this policy
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3Who this policy applies to
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4Legal context
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5Respecting the rights of people using GSL services
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6Referral
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7Matching people with appropriate carers
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8Making an arrangement
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9Emergency arrangements
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10Supporting and monitoring the quality of arrangements
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11Risk management in arrangements
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12Missing person (Herbert protocol)
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13End of life care
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14Moving between GSL arrangements
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15Notice periods for ending a GSL arrangement
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16Charges
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17Out of County arrangements
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18Carer assessment
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19Approval and the GSL Approved Panel
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20Agreements
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21Training and support for approved carers
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22Monitoring approval status
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23Withdrawal of approval status
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24Funding
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25Emergency preparedness
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26Implementation
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27Quality Assurance
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28Concerns and complaints
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29Review
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30Appendix 1 - Definitions
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31Policy details
GSL Carers
21.1 GSL will provide information and training so that carers understand and can fulfil their legal responsibilities, follow safe working practices and support people effectively, promoting their independence and positive risk taking.
21.2 GSL will provide:
- support to enable carers to provide the best possible care for people living in a GSL arrangement - see also section 10
- a mandatory training programme for carers and may provide additional optional training
- Carers Awareness sessions and may provide other opportunities for carer engagement. Carers will be required to attend at least two Carers Awareness sessions each year but are encouraged to attend more
21.3 The main carer(s) supporting a long term arrangement will be entitled to an annual respite care allowance so that they can take a break from the caring role.
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