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What you need to know about Data Protection to do business with Devon County Council
3 January 2017
This document details Devon County Council’s requirements for all tender opportunities with regards to data protection and is posted to support providers in being ‘commissioning ready’. What you need to know about Data Protection In addition, please see HM Governments Guidance to Cyber Security
Using community equipment safely
28 July 2020
Provider staff must immediately notify a Health or Social Care professional, where they may be needing to use items of equipment with a client, in a manner for which it was not designed. Do not put excessive force on items of community equipment, or use it in any way which would put the client’s or Continue reading…
Instructions to ensure safe hoisting of service users and safe use of gantry hoists
28 July 2020
Always ensure that when using any hoist to transfer a service user, the hoist straps and lifting motor are in a position vertically above the service user, using slide sheets or bed to reposition them prior to lifting/lowering. If the hoist straps and motor are not positioned vertically above the service user, it will cause Continue reading…
Guidance regarding adjustment of community equipment
28 July 2020
Guidance – Adjustment of Community Equipment 19 Feb 2018 This guidance is issued in response to a serious incident relating to community equipment that was recently brought to the attention of the Community Equipment Service Commissioners. It is important to share the learning from this incident. Find below new guidance that will be issued to Continue reading…
The new guide to ‘Fire Safety in Specialised Housing’
28 July 2020
Reducing the risk of fire for vulnerable residents in Sheltered Housing, Extra Care and Supported Living properties. The NFCC Specialised Housing Guidance is available.
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