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Christmas 2025 Shutdown Pack Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
Christmas Rota 2025-26  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
Christmas Senior Manager Rota 2025-26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
Christmas Shutdown 2025-26 - Stores Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
Homecare and Community Support Providers Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
Sefton Vacancy Database Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2025
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NEW - Adult Social Care Induction Document Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Sefton Adult Social Care 2025/26 - Fee Rates Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Reporting Desk Fault Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
ASC Accessible Communications Policy 2022 - 2024 Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
Three Conversations Model Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
Sefton All-Age Carers Strategy Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
ASC Policy for People with Care & Social Needs Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
Sefton CVS Resource Directory Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
ASC Audit Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Complex Case Board - Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025
Complex Case Board - Terms of Reference Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025
Complex Case Board - One-Page Terms of Reference Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025

Complex Case Board - Template Document

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Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025
Practice Guidance - Reablement & Alternative to Reablement Commissioning Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025
DSE Process & Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025

DSE Self-Assessment (Blank Template)

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Link (Sefton Staff Only) July 2025
Shopping & Cleaning Services Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) August 2025
Staff Leavers Checklist Link (Sefton Staff Only) August 2025
Enhanced Support & 1:1 Care - Policy & Process (2025) Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix A - Service User Risk Assessment Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix B - Log of 1:1 Enhanced Support Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix C - 1:1 Guide of Maximum Hourly Rate Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
LAS Self-Service Password Reset Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
QR Code Email Footer - Instructions Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2025
ASC Protection of Property Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2025
Court of Protection - Practice Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2025

Section 1: Corporate Documents

Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
1.1 - Vision 2030, Core Purpose and Vision Outcomes Framework  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.2 - Sefton Council Corporate Plan 2024-2027  Link December 2024
1.3 - Corporate Workforce and Delivery Plan 2023-26  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.4 - Strategic Leadership Board Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.5 - Transformation Plan 2024-2027 (includes Better at Home)  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.6.1 - Corporate Wellbeing Offer: Health Unit Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.6.2 - Corporate Wellbeing Offer: New Starters Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.6.3 - Corporate Wellbeing Offer: Active Workforce Link December 2024
1.7 - Equality and Diversity in Sefton   Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.8 - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy  Link December 2024
1.9 - Coproduction - Working Stronger Together Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
1.10 - Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Summary page for Council  Link December 2024
1.11 - Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Adults   Link December 2024

 

Section 2: ASC Plans & Strategies

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2.1 - Adult Social Care Vision Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
2.2 - ASC Senior Team Structure Chart  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
2.3 - ASC Service Plan Oct 24 - March 26  Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024

 

Section 3: CQC Assurance Related Documents

Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
ASC CQC Information Index Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
3.1 - CQC Self Assessment Executive Summary Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.2 - Action Plan Summary from Self Assessment Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.3 - CQC Assessment Guidance Link December 2024
3.4 - Workshop for staff on CQC Assurance Nov/Dec 24 Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.5 - CQC Assessment Timeline Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.6 - Data return (Business Intelligence) to CQC Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.7 - Easy-Read Self-Assessment Executive Summary Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2024
3.8 - Additional Information for CQC Prep including Storyboards Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025

 

 

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Quality Practice Alert - Case Recording Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Ex Self-funders in care home place who own property Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Listening & Learning Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Joint-Funding & CHC (Learning from Audit) Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - MCA 'Capacity Assessments' Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Mental Capacity Checklist Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Mental Capacity Assessments & Best Interest Decision Forms Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Property Debt Service Lines Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Social Work England Registration Renewal Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2024
Quality Practice Alert - Ombudsman Decision & Direct Payments Link (Sefton Staff Only) February 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Legal Duties towards Carers Link (Sefton Staff Only) February 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Assessment & Night-Time Needs Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Service User Demographics, Consent & Capacity Assessment Link (Sefton Staff Only) April 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Interviewing Witnesses Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Whistleblowing Policy (Safeguarding) Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Follow up on Actions from SGA Strategy & MARAM Meetings Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Quality Practice Alert - Careline Referrals Link (Sefton Staff Only) August 2025

 

Title: Type of document Uploaded:
Accessing Research in Practice Link (Sefton Staff Only) August 2024
Social Work England (link) Link (Public) August 2024
Royal College of Occupational Therapy - CPD Resources (link) Link (Public) August 2024
ASC CPD Learning, Training & Development Offer Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
Sefton ASC - Supervision & Support Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
ASC Workforce Offer Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
ASC Workforce Development Delivery Plan Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
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Supporting Strengths Based Conversations at the Front Door Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2023
     

Section 1 - Operational Safeguarding & PSW (Principal Social Worker)

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Sefton Safeguarding Adults Practice & Procedures Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) May 2022
Sefton PiPoT Practice Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) May 2022
Sefton ASC - Safeguarding Standard Operating Procedures Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Principal Social Worker (PSW) Plan 2024 Link (Sefton Staff Only) February 2025
Principal Social Worker (PSW) Comms Plan Link (Sefton Staff Only) February 2025
Legal Gateway Referral Form
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Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) Consideration Panel - Terms of Reference Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025

 

Section 2 - SSAPB (Sefton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board)

Sefton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board - Website Link (Public) September 2025
SSAPB Escalation Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
SSAPB Multi-Agency Hoarding Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
SSAPB Self-Neglect Strategy & Good Practice Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment & Management Process (MARAM)  Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 1 - Sefton Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 2 - Concerns about Fire Safety Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 3 - People who Self Neglect Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 4 - People who are dependent on alcohol / drugs Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 5 - People who are non-compliant with medication Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 6 - People who are passively resistant or aggressive Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 7 - Risk Management Meeting Invitation Template Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 8 - Report to Risk Management Meeting Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 9 - Risk Meeting Agenda Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025
Appendix 10 - Multi-Agency Risk Management Plan Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025

 

Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
What are DoLs? - Easy-read Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
DoLs - RPR & MCA - Easy-read Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
DoLs & You - Easy-Read Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Relevant Person Representative (RPR) Guide - Easy-Read Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs - Full Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
How to challenge DoLs via Court  Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
NW ADASS Priority Tool Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2025
DoLs Guide - Hospitals & Care-Homes Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Guide - Relevant Representatives  Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Guide - Family, Friends & Unpaid Carers Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Guide - Primary Care Trusts & Local Authorities Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Mental Health Act 1983 - Code of Practice Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
ASC Policy - Mental Capacity Act 2005 Link (Sefton Staff Only)  March 2025
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Code of Practice Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Supplementary Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Mental Capacity Act - LGA Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
UK Courts Structure Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLS Support Tool Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Process Pathway  Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Prioritisation Tool  Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Guidance for Family Members Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
Giving medicines covertly - Quick Guide Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
DoLs Standard Authorisation - Your Rights Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025

 

Title: (General Guidance) Type of document: Uploaded:
Standard Operating Procedure - Occupational Therapy Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
     
(Bed Equipment - Risk Assessment & Guidance) Type of document: Uploaded:
Bed Grab Handle / Bed Lever - Risk Assessment Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Bed Rails - Risk Assessment Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Safe Use of Bed Equipment Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Bed Equipment - Installer Checklist Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
     
(Moving & Handling) Type of document: Uploaded:
Sefton OT - Moving & Handling Guidelines Link (Sefton Staff Only) March 2025
     
(Children's Occupational Therapy Provision) Type of document: Uploaded:
DFG Children's Booklet Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Risk-Assessment Matrix Occupational Therapy - Children Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Sefton Occupational Therapy - Sensory Bed Guidelines Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Sefton Safety Occupational Therapy Advice & Guidelines Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Additional Bedroom Assessment - Letter Template Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024

 

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LD & A Team - Information and Contact Details Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
LD & A Team - Information Leaflet Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
A Basic Guide to the Court of Protection Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
CoPDoL 11 Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
CoP 24 Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
CoP 3 Form  Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
LD& A Team - Letter Template A Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
LD& A Team - Letter Template B Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
LD& A Team - Letter Template C Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024

 

Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
Financial Factsheet - Top Up Payments 2024/25 Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Third Party Top-Up Agreement Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024
Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
Sefton AMHP Information Pack  Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Telephone Applications for s.135 MHA Warrants Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Locksmith for execution of s.135 MHA Warrant Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Nearest Relative Information Leaflet Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
MH Crisis Breathing Space Consent Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
How to progress AMHP Referrals on LAS Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
Sefton Council Guardianship Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
Sefton Council Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Protocol Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
Cross Border Placement Agreement Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
s140 MHA August 2022 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
LAS AMHP Report Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
What to do if you don't have a bed Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2023
Title: Type of Document Uploaded 
Brokerage Guidance - Social Workers Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Care Arrangers FAQs - Social Workers Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Complex Support FAQ Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Complex Support Process - Guidelines Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Direct Payments Scheme - Roles & Responsibilities  Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Direct Payments - Process Map Link (Sefton Staff Only)  September 2024
ASC Direct Payments - Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only)  April 2025
ASC Debt Policy & Procedures Link (Sefton Staff Only)  April 2025
Factsheet 1 - Non-Residential Leaflet 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025 (Updated with 2025/26 Rates)
Factsheet 2 - Residential 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025 (Updated with 2025/26 Rates) 
Factsheet 3 - Deferred Payment Scheme 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) May 2025
Factsheet 4 - Top-Up Payments 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025 (Updated with 2025/26 Rates)
Factsheet 5 - Fees & Charges 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025 (Updates with 2025/26 Rates)
Factsheet 6 - For People who have lost capacity 25/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Financial Assessment FAQs Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Sefton Council Corporate Appointeeship & Deputyship Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2025
Direct Payments - Guidance for Professionals Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2025
Direct Payments - Guidance for Service Users Link (Sefton Staff Only) October 2025
Top-Up Agreement - S.117 First Party Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Top-Up Agreement - First Party Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Top-Up Agreement - Third Party Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Sefton Adult Social Care Fees - 2025/26 Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Gross Payments - Care Homes Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Appointeeship Agencies - Community Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2025
Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
Actuals Administration Overview Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Authorising Client Accounts Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Brokerage Overview Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Complex Support Process Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Invoice Processing Overview Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Managing Client Accounts Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Title: Type of document: Uploaded:
Ripfa Practice Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS Public Information Leaflet: Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Public Information Leaflet Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS Guidance on Proportionate Screening Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS Checklist Tool  Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Funded Nursing Care Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Guidance on Well Managed Needs Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Guidance on Primary Health Need Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Fast Track Pathway Tool Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
NHS CHC Decision Support Tool Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
How to Explain NHS Continuing Healthcare Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
Guidance on Completing Joint Funding Applications Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
Delayed Discharges Continuing Care Directions Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
Decision Support Tool User Notes Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
CHC Prompt Card Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
Joint Funding Application Form Example Link (Sefton Staff Only) June 2022
LA CHC Guidance Flow Chart Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2024
National CHC Consent Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2024
NHS CHC Guidance on DST Prompts Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2024
Sefton Joint Funding Policy Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2024
UNP Application Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) January 2024
S117 Aftercare Funding Application Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
S117 Aftercare Funding Process MLCSU Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Non-S117 Joint Funding Application Form Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
LAS Guidance on completing Joint Funding Forms Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Non-S117 Joint Funding Process MLCSU Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Patient Information form for CHC Referrals Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Independent Expert Service Leaflet (Third Party Document) Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Independent Expert Service Brochure (Third Party Document) Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Joint Packages of Care Procedure Link (Sefton Staff Only) November 2024

 

LAS & ContrOCC Guidance

Our LAS and ContrOCC guidance is available via the Systems Library on SharePoint Type of document: Uploaded:
LAS Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2021
ContrOCC guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) December 2021
LAS Guidance on completing Joint Funding Forms Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2024
Case Recording - Guidance Link (Sefton Staff Only) September 2025