Policy

Lone Working Policy

A cross-sector policy template for protecting staff who work alone in clinic, remotely or on visits

Ref BS-GOV-POL-037See a sample (PDF) →
£54.99
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  • Instant download after checkout
  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Mapped to the CQC standards
  • Optional 3-monthly updates

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Policy statement and principles
  • 4. Definitions
  • 5. Regulatory and legal framework
  • 6. Identifying lone working
  • 7. Lone working risk assessment
  • 8. Check-in and communication systems
  • 9. Dynamic risk assessment
  • 10. Panic, alarm and escalation arrangements
  • 11. Home visits and community working
  • 12. Remote and telehealth lone working
  • 13. Violence, aggression and personal safety
  • 14. Incident reporting and post-incident support
  • 15. Roles and responsibilities
  • 16. Training
  • 17. Monitoring, audit and review
  • 18. Related documents
  • 19. Glossary
  • 20. References

Legislation & standards it maps to

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
  • Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
  • Employment Rights Act 1996
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

Who it applies to

All directors, employed and self-employed clinicians, bank and agency staff, administrative and reception staff, contractors and volunteers who at any time work alone on behalf of [Organisation Name]

How it works

  1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
  2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
  3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
  4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.

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