Domiciliary Care: Medication Guidelines

Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary Care, also known as Homecare, is the delivery of a range of personal care and support services to individuals in their own home. Domiciliary Care services have a responsibility to comply with safe working practices, in line with the Care Quality Commission guidelines, other relevant policies and business processes.

NICE NG67 - Managing Medicines for Adults Receiving Social Care in the Community                                          

For developing your policies reference should be made to NICE NG67 guideline - Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng67. There is no Barnsley specific policy.  

Additional Resource - Principles of Safe & Appropriate Handling of Medicines

 

Barnsley Medication Management Service Pathway

Medication Management Service Flowchart - COVID 19 - March 2022

Any queries relating to the Medication Management Service or the Management of Medication for Adults receiving Social Care in the Community, please contact the Medicines Management Team on 01226 433798 

 

  • Due for review
    31 March 2023
  • Clinical support group
    • Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People

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