Policies formerly in place within Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust (NCUH) that are relevant to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) have been adopted by NCIC. 

As part of the merger process, all policies have been reviewed and rebranded as NCIC policies or are going through that process.

Policies currently under review, and signposting on who to contact for advice in the event of queries, are noted in the policy details section.

Policy templates and duidance document (only available to staff)

This document includes:

  • policy templates
  • guidance on how to complete the
  • details of policy approval routes
  • FAQs

Please note that the information in italics in the policy template is for author guidance only and should be removed once you have completed the information.

Please note that the Policy Author Checklist must be completed for each policy document and submitted as part of the approvals process.

If you're unsure of the process to follow within any policy, speak to your line manager before contacting the policy author or accountable director.

If you are unsure of the arrangements for managing policies, email the policy help desk on policyhelpdesk@ncic.nhs.uk

If you require written communication, including any of our publications, to be translated into another language or format, such as Braille, large print or audio, contact:

Communications Department
Voreda
Portland Place
Penrith 
CA11 7QQ

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Alerts Procedure and Policy Details

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Being Open Duty Candour Policy Details

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Central Alert System CAS Policy Details

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Claims and Management Procedure and Policy Details

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Clinical Audit Policy Details

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Clinical Audit Policy Details

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Clinical Guidelines Policy Details

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This policy describes the process in place for the review, updating and the development of clinical guidelines.
Code of Conduct for Clinical Support Workers Policy Details

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Commercial Representatives Policy Details

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Corporate Records Procedure and Policy Details

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Email Policy Details

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Emergency Preparedness Resilience Response Details

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This policy aims to enable the Trusts to ensure effective response and recovery arrangements are in place to deliver appropriate care to patients affected during an emergency (as defined by the Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) (2004) or a critical incident.
Engagement of External Auditors Policy Details

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External Agency Visits Policy Details

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Fit Proper Persons Policy Details

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Governors Council Expenses Procedure Details

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Inoculation Injury Policy Details

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Intellectual Property Policy.pdf Details

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Interpreter Policy Details

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Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIP) Details

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Managing Official Visits Procedure and Policy Details

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Media Management Policy Details

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NICE (Clinical Effectiveness) Policy Details

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NICE Guidance & Quality Standard Policy Details

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On call (Gold, Silver, Bronze) Policy Details

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Policy Management Policy Details

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Regulation of Performance Indicators Policy Details

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Risk Management Policy Details

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This policy outlines the Trust’s Risk management Framework, which will ensure the Trust identifies and manages all risks which have potential adverse effects on the quality of care delivered and the safety of patients, carers, staff, visitors and the organisation.
Safe Keeping of Patients Property Valuables and Money Procedure and Policy Details

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Service User and Payment Policy Details

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Social Media Policy Details

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