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.
Legal Context
In this section
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1Policy Statement
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2Purpose
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3Scope
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4Definitions
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5Legal Context
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6Hand Care see appendix 1- Hand washing technique
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7Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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8Infectious Conditions
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9Particular Infectious Conditions
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10Handling of Body Products
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11Disposal of Waste
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12Accidents and Similar Incidents
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13Infestations
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14Community Loans of Equipment
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15Community Loans of Equipment (1)
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16Specialist Advice
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17Implementation
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18Monitoring and Review
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19Appendix 1– Recommended Hand Washing Technique
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20Appendix 2 - Dress Code for Domiciliary Care Workers
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21Policy Details
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the basis of all health and safety legislation and sets out the legal requirements, which employers have towards employees and others, and employees have to themselves and each other. (HASWA)
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, place an obligation on employers to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to staff while they are at work.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 details the key points organisations need to follow to help reduce exposure to substances detrimental to the health of workers. (COSHH).
Department of Health and Social Care
CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
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