Here is a brief description of recent policy changes. Please make yourself aware of the changes, as they may also impact training requirements.
Policies that have been added, updated or renewed within the last 30 days are all stored on the Recent Updates page of the Policies and Documents library. So you can find these documents there or search from the homepage.
New:
Surge and Escalation Policy (replaces the Surge, Escalation and Full capacity Plan)
Updated:
Section 51 The Medicine Code -Suspected Diversion or Misuse of Medicines by a Member of Staff
- CDLIN reporting
- Links checked and updated
- Escalation route - updated
- Inclusion of travel delays caused by significant world events
- Additional notes added to Section 8.2 regarding no surplus wristbands to be printed for attachment to paper notes.
- Aligned to revised Surge and Escalation Policy and Procedure
- Updated Trust OPEL action cards
- Streamlined Digital Command Centre information (removing screen details and instructions to access)
- Divisional updates, also linked to revised S&E Policy and procedure
- Updated ward opening and closing checklists
- Removed local OPEL triggers (retaining only national OPEL)
- Updated IPR performance table and key points
- Added ‘The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law)