Shared Lives Policies and Procedures

These policies and procedures cover the basic working practices of the Hampshire Shared Lives Scheme and have been updated and revised. The documents are now directed toward the service user to reflect the personalisation agenda.

• Policies and Procedures index
• Front cover of the procedure

If you have any questions about these guidelines, contact Claire Hudson, Registered Scheme Manager.

Section 1 – Process for Shared Lives arrangements

• Referrals to the Shared Lives Scheme (updated October 2017)
• Personal Care (updated March 2017)
• Dealing with Emergencies and Crises (updated March 2017)

Section 2 – Good Practice

• Standards of Conduct (updated March 2017)
• Complaints and Concerns (updated March 2017)
• Record Keeping, Access to Files and Information Sharing (updated March 2017)
• Quality Assurance (updated March 2017)
• Statement of Purpose (updated March 2017)
• Equality and Diversity (updated March 2017)

Section 3 – Health and Safety

• Medication (updated March 2017)
• Health and Safety Policy (updated March 2017)
• Lone Workers (updated March 2017)

Section 4 – Safeguarding

• Safeguarding Against Abuse and Neglect (updated March 2017)
• Safe Management of People's Money, Valuables and Financial Affairs (updated March 2017)
• Restriction or Deprivation of Liberty (updated March 2017)

Section 5 – Recruitment

• Carer Recruitment and Approval Panel (updated February 2018)
• Recruitment and Employment of Scheme Workers and Managers (updated March 2017)