The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
Use the search function to find the relevant document. If you are unable to open any PDF documents, you can download Adobe Reader by clicking here.
Staff are advised to always check that they are using the correct version of any policies rather than referring to locally held copies. The most up to date version of all Trust policies can be found on this webpage.
* Please note that following the acquisition of Calderstones Partnership NHS FT, South Sefton Community Services transaction and the Liverpool Community Services NHS Trust transaction, a number of policies are specific to staff transferring from these services as indicated.
MMD-PROC-014- Section 136 Procedure St Helens and Knowsley
This procedure aims to guide those involved in the use of Section 136 of the
Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) as to what action ought to be taken to
meet the statutory requirements imposed by the legislation, and to promote good
practice as laid down in the Code of Practice, specifically Chapter 16 in relation
to police powers and places of safety.