Using this Manual

This manual will be regularly updated to take into account changes in procedure and legislation. 

These procedures use the word ‘must’ where the provision is a legal requirement. The word ‘should’ is used where the provision should be complied with but is not a legal requirement, such as where it is taken from non-statutory government guidance or accepted good practice.

This manual will be updated on a regular basis and a summary of the changes can be accessed via the 'Amendments' button on the Home page.

This manual is updated every six months. For the details of the latest changes I'm the date of the next proposed update please consult the amendment table.

If you would like to suggest a change to the procedures manual discuss your suggestion with your line manager in the first instance or contact Fiona Hayward Principal Social Worker. TRIM Practitioner and Coordinator. Fiona.Hayward@wiltshire.gov.uk  

This manual contains a local resource section which can be accessed via the navigation bar. If there is a resource that you think should be added talk in the first instance to your manager. The nominated administrator for this area will be able to access online training in the use of the area from tri.x.

This library is populated and maintained locally and not by tri.x.

tri.x will not be responsible for content which is added into this area, and any concerns should be directed to the contact person with responsibility for the procedures.

The manual is accessed by readers who may find terms that they are not familiar with. Therefore, a glossary of definitions is available under the resource tab.

There is also a National Contacts resource populated with details of key national agencies and organisations likely to be relevant to procedures user.

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