Medicine Use in Social Care
A resource centre for the safe and effective use of medicines in social care settings
Medicine Safety Briefings
Educational Development
Explore the HEIW website to access the Social Care Medicine Training Framework and e-learning courses
Resources and Policies for Medicine Administration
Find below important resources and policy drivers to stay informed about best practices in medication administration.
National Guiding Principles for Medicines Support in the Domiciliary Care Sector:
to be used as templates, they ensure the consistent delivery of medicines support across Wales, providing a framework based on best practices.
Delegation Guidelines:
developed to assist in the management and practice of appropriate delegation. While primarily designed for clinical staff, these principles can be applied across various staff groups in health and social care.
All Wales Guidance for Health Boards/Trusts and Social Care Providers:
outlines policies and procedures supporting registered nurses in delegating medicines support to care support workers. It emphasises the importance of maintaining safe and effective practices.
Care Home Medicines Optimisation Toolkit:
template documents developed based on national standards, legislation, and best practices. These documents aim to promote good practice, reduce inappropriate variation, and provide valuable support for staff working in and supporting care homes.
MARRS
In development
Managing Medicines in Care Homes:
covers best practices for managing medicines in care homes. It offers advice on prescribing, handling, and administering medicines to promote their safe and effective use.
Managing Medicines for Adults Receiving Social Care in the Community:
focuses on adults receiving social care in the community. It aims to ensure effective and safe medication management at home.
NICE Quick Guides:
- Giving Medicines Covertly: explains ethical considerations and guidelines for administering medicines covertly.
- Effective Record Keeping and Ordering of Medicines: highlights the importance of accurate record-keeping and efficient medicine ordering.
- Discussing and planning medicine support: clarifies the support required for adults and explains how to identify the responsible party through effective discussions and planning processes.
