SERVICE AIM. 2.1 The aim of the Community Equipment Service is to maximise the independence of Hillingdon's residents and other people who meet the eligibility criteria shown in Annex A thereby reducing the pressure on the borough's health and care system. This will be achieved by enabling people to carry out day-to-day tasks and activities of daily living that they would otherwise be unable to do without support.
SERVICE AIM. 1.1. To provide, in accordance with an appropriate prescription, supervised administration of medication, contributing to a reduction in risks associated with inappropriate use or diversion of prescribed medicines.
SERVICE AIM. 1.1. To provide an easily identifiable source of medication which facilitates the effective management of unexpected breakthrough symptoms by healthcare professionals in urgent situations, until the patient’s needs can be fully reviewed and tailored medication provided.
SERVICE AIM. 2.1 The Hillingdon Community Equipment Service (HCES) shall provide value for money by being a high quality, well co-ordinated, cost effective loan equipment service for Service Users registered with General Practitioners based in Hillingdon who are contracted with NHS England to provide general medical services in Hillingdon or to people resident in the London Borough of Hillingdon who may not be registered with a GP in Hillingdon.
SERVICE AIM. To promote good practice in the management of patients who are at ongoing risk of blood borne viruses. In particular to focus attention on proactively identifying those who are at risk of Hepatitis C, but have never been tested, and to offer them a test.
SERVICE AIM. 2.1 The purpose of the direct enhanced services is to cover all primary school age children [01/09/2003 - 31/8/2010] living in Cumbria or registered with a Cumbrian GP.
SERVICE AIM. 1.1. To provide patients who use sharps as part of their treatment for an ongoing medical condition with a safe and convenient means of disposing of filled sharps containers via community pharmacies.
SERVICE AIM. To provide a pharmaceutical service to support home care services across the City of Edinburgh in the administration of medicines. This will include advice, information and supply.
SERVICE AIM. To provide Appropriate Adult Service responsive to all clients – 365 days per year 9am – Midnight. This to be achieved via the use of Appropriate Adults and where applicable, other professionals. To support Appropriate Adults and the police where issues surrounding suitability of particular Appropriate Adults are evident. Service Process Persons brought into custody are required to have an Appropriate Adult as outlined in the Police and Criminal Evidence Xxx 0000 (PACE). Requests for Appropriate Adults (AA’s) to CANW must only be made after every effort has been made to gain the attendance of a parent, guardian or carer Where it appears to Custody Sergeants that a person brought into custody is a juvenile aged 17yrs or under, may have a mental health problem or learning disability and after suitable enquiries it is not possible to gain the attendance of a suitable AA, they should contact Child Action Northwest. The police may use any information from any source in order to determine whether an Appropriate Adult is required. Custody staff should inform FME`s of any relevant information which could have a bearing on a persons need for an Appropriate Adult or their fitness for interview and/or detention. Where it is discovered that a detainee has significant mental health issues / learning disability, the Police should contact CANW direct to require their services. Once identified that a detainee requires an Appropriate Adult, the Police should contact Child Action Northwest (CANW) to make referral for AA who will undertake their role/duty in accordance with legislation within PACE. If AA’s are concerned regarding a person’s condition and ability to engage in the police process, they should make representations to the Police or the Project Manager to discuss their concerns and to ascertain who is the most suitable professional to continue with the Appropriate Adult duties. Appropriate Adults should be able to initiate this procedure at any time throughout the duration of their duties and without fear of discrimination from the police. Service Quality Management The Provider and the Service User will endeavour to continually improve the service offered to the Clients The Provider and the User agree to inform the other of any local, legislative or policy changes which are relevant to the Service Provider, User or Client. Both The Provider and The User will provide ongoing training in their specialist fields as a matter of course and following discussion on a pa...
SERVICE AIM. To enable those in need of support to maintain their independence, health and well- being in their chosen home for the foreseeable future. This outcome would normally be achieved by supporting people throughout the repair, adaptation or improvement process, so that the individual is able to remain in their own home in a warm, safe, secure and accessible environment. This should also include the direct provision of repair and maintenance services, preventative initiatives, and providing advice on accessing appropriate funding including private finance.
