| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Please save down a copy before editing) |
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) (Please save down a copy before editing) |
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
Section 2: ASC Plans & Strategies
| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Strengths Based Conversations at the Front Door | Link (Sefton Staff Only) | January 2023 |
Section 1 - Operational Safeguarding & PSW (Principal Social Worker)
| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Please save down a copy before editing) |
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)
| 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 |
| Title: | Type of document: | Uploaded: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |