Here is a brief description of recent policy changes. Please make yourself aware of the changes, as they may also impact training requirements.

You can find all our policies in the Policies and Documents Library. Use key search terms to narrow down your results.

Evacuation and Shelter Plan

Changes include an updated communications section, updated all action cards, updated call cascades, new Strategic and Tactical roles and responsibilities action cards, new dept/ward evacuation checklist, new evacuation register template, and a new deferred evacuation register template.

Strategic Cleaning Group Policy

The policy has been updated to include the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.

Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Group Policy

The policy has been updated include an addition to section 6 listing some types of fraud, and there is an additional fraud offence called Failure to Prevent Fraud.

Conflicts of Interests and Standards of Business Conduct Group Policy

Every year the taxpayer entrusts NHS organisations with over £190 billion to care for millions of people. This money must be spent well, free from undue influence. Our policy has been reviewed to ensure compliance with NHS England’s new guidance of 17 September 2024, and to include a section on Partnership Working.