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Introduction

In this section

  1. 1
    Introduction
  2. 2
    About this policy
  3. 3
    Who this policy applies to
  4. 4
    Royal Pharmaceutical Society principles
  5. 5
    Person Centred Care and Mental Capacity
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    Duty of care in GSL arrangements
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    Carer training, competency and general conditions which apply to medication administration in GSL arrangements
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    Medications that trained and competent carers may administer
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    Ensuring that people have an adequate supply of medication
  10. 10
    Storing medication
  11. 11
    Administering medication
  12. 12
    Medication records
  13. 13
    Disposing of medication
  14. 14
    Continuity of care when someone is on a short visit away from home or moves between carers
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    Side effects / adverse reactions
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    Medication errors
  3. 17
    Monitoring medication support arrangements / quality assurance
  4. 18
    Concerns and complaints
  5. 19
    Emergency preparedness
  6. 20
    Implementation
  7. 21
    Review
  8. 22
    Policy Details
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    Appendix 1 - Definitions
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    Appendix 2 - What must be recorded on the MAR
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    Appendix 3 - Staff guidance and procedures for over the counter products for general use
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    Appendix 4 -As Required “PRN” Medication Guidance
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    Appendix 5 - PRN Medication Administration Record (MAR) - In conjunction with PRN protocol Gloucestershire Shared Lives

Download a copy of the policy here: GSL Medication Administration Policy (Sept 2025)

Download a copy of the Equality Impact Assessment here: GSL Medication Administration Equality Impact Assessment 2025

 

 

1.1

Gloucestershire County Council (the council) operates a Shared Lives scheme known as Gloucestershire Shared Lives (we / GSL). 

1.2

GSL is an alternative to traditional social care or health services. It is a service where someone aged 18 and over with an assessed eligible health or social care need can be supported for a few hours, a few days or live on a long-term basis with a GSL carer in their home as part of their family. 
1.3

This policy sets out requirements for safe medication administration within a GSL arrangement.  Please see the Gloucestershire Shared Lives policy for more information about GSL arrangements.

Gloucestershire Shared Lives Policy can be found here: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/social-care-policies-and-procedures/   
1.4

GSL carers should follow the best practice as described by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng67/chapter/Recommendations#transportingstoring-and-disposing-of-medicines  

 

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