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Family leave policy
This policy sets out the rights regarding statutory and occupational leave and pay in relation to time away from work for family reasons. The policy provides a summary of the provisions to support employees to be able to have time off work to be with …
Freedom to Speak up Strategy 2025-2030
Our mission is to develop an open culture and make Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) business as usual. This supports the delivery of the Trust’s strategic objective of making the trust a great place to work.
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Risk management governance framework
This risk management governance framework will support the achievement of the organisation’s mission, strategic objectives and priorities. Every aspect of the framework will be delivered in line with our values. The purpose of the framework is to set out the Trust’s strategic approach to the …
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Mental Health Act – section 17 (leave of absence)
This policy applies to all patients who are receiving treatment in mental health services within South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
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Mental Health Act Section 134 withholding patients’ mail policy
The Mental Health Act, 1983 states; “ A postal packet addressed to any person by a patient detained in a hospital under this Act and delivered by the patient for dispatch may be withheld from the Post Office: (a) if that person has requested that …
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MHA section 5(4) nurses holding power
This policy must be read in conjunction with Chapter 18 of the Code of Practice – MHA 1983. Chapter 8 (8.79- 8.84) reference guide to the MHA 1983. Section 5, subsection 4 of the Mental Health Act states, “If, in the case of a patient …
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Functions of Hospital managers under the Mental Health Act 1983
The Hospital managers for the purpose of the Mental Health Act 1983 (hereafter referred to as the Act) are the NHS Foundation Trust as a body. “managers” does not mean the management team of the hospital. It is the Hospital managers who have the authority …
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MHA section 5(2) registered medical practitioner and approved clinicians holding power
This policy should be read in conjunction with section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, chapter 18 of the Mental Health Act Code Practice 2015 and chapter 8 reference guide to the Mental Health Act 1983. Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 …
Section 132, 132A and 133 patients’ rights policy
Section 132/132A/133 Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) applies to all patients who are detained or subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO). It places a duty on the hospital managers to provide certain information to patients and their Nearest Relative (NR), regarding which section of …
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Equality impact assessment guidance
Equality Impact Assessment’s (EIA) involves using equality information, and the results of engagement with protected groups and others, to understand the actual effect or the potential effect of our functions, policies or budget decisions. It helps the Trust to identify practical steps to tackle any …
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