(Draft)

• Medicines Support Steering Group
• PCT Pilot Group
• Initial Phase Implementation Sites

Medicines Support Steering Group:

Terms of Reference
The Medicines steering group:

• Has responsibility for developing the Medicines Support Service Policy, Guidance and training
• Is accountable to ASMB / PCTs
• Will ensure links are made with other service developments so that procedures/practice dovetail to avoid duplication of effort and contradictory practice for example Falls, SAP and ADP developments
• Has the responsibility for informing health and social care staff, the independent sector domiciliary care providers and users and carers across Devon about the Policy and Service at a Devon-wide level
• Will offer project management to the initial PCT pilot site and support to the other PCT sites as they move to initial implementation
• Will have the overview of all initial PCT implementation sites in order to ensure consistency of approach and opportunities for shared learning, evaluation material and monitoring of progress
• Will ensure a suitable training programme and packs are developed
• Will work to secure funding for the delivery of training to encompass the needs of both public and independent sector staff
• Will be responsible for the evaluation of the initial pilot and collation and sharing of the learning
• Will provide regular progress reports to joint ASMB / PCT fora
• Will review the policies and procedures
• Will provide information in accessible formats for the public, service users, carers and staff

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PCT Pilot Group

Terms of Reference
The PCT pilot group:

• Will take responsibility for the testing of the process and practice within the agreed PCT area
• Has responsibility for forming and chairing the pilot group
• Will lead the work with support from the central steering group (as defined in their terms of reference above) using the  pro-forma attached
• Will arrange the category 3 training for its “test' site staff and separately for the category 4 training
• Will provide feedback on the policy, procedures and tools and recommend changes
• Will collect and collate information to assist in the evaluation by the central steering group and to help determine the benefits and difficulties of having such a service in place
• Following the testing the PCT will be responsible for the 'roll out' of the service implementation to the rest of its area
• Will assist with County-wide presentation(s) in order to inform and raise general awareness of the service
• Will provide progress reports to the central steering group which meets monthly
• Will provide regular feedback to PCT PEC and nominated Director

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Initial Phase Implementation Sites:

Terms of Reference
The initial phase implementation sites within localities:

• Will take responsibility for forming and arranging a Local Implementation Group using the pro forma attached
• Will arrange the Category 3 and 4 training using the standardised material
• Will agree a local implementation plan for roll out and ensure staff, public and service users and carers are well-informed
• Will collect and collate information to support ongoing service improvements and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the approach
• Will contribute to shared learning across Devon and within the PCT area