Health and Safety Policy
North London NHS Foundation Trust
⚠️ Important: This policy applies to all staff, contractors, and visitors at ADHD Action Network meetups and programmes.
General Statement of Intent
It is the policy of the Trust to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other relevant Health and Safety legislation.
The Trust aims to create an organisational culture that positively promotes and maintains healthy and safe working practices and a healthy and safe working environment. The Trust Board recognises its responsibility to manage the Trust in such a way as to facilitate this aim.
The Trust Board is fully committed to safeguarding its employees, service users, the public, and others who are affected by its activities.
The Trust will:
- Provide sufficient control of Health and Safety risks arising from our work activities.
- Consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
- Provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.
- Ensure safe handling and use of substances.
- Provide information, instruction, and supervision for employees.
- Ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks and give them adequate training.
- Look to prevent accidents, incidents, and cases of work-related ill health by proactively managing hazards and reducing risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
- Maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
- Review arrangements and policies at regular intervals.
For such standards to be achieved, adequate financial and physical resources shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be made available, thereby ensuring continuing development of the competence of employees and the provision of any necessary expert advice.
Equally, it is recognised that all employees have a duty of care to themselves and others by avoiding hazards, preventing accidents, and co-operating with the Trust by complying with all instructions and recommendations on health and safety.
Samanthi Gibbens
Chief Finance and Investment Officer
North London NHS Foundation Trust
Date: April 2025
Contents
1. Version Control
Policy Details
| Policy Title | Health and Safety Policy |
| Version Number | V1 |
| Reference | CORP068 |
| Category | Corporate |
| Target Audience | All staff |
| Approved by (Step 1) | Health and Safety Committee |
| Ratified by (Step 2) | Audit and Risk Committee |
| Executive Director | Samanthi Gibbens, Chief Finance and Investment Officer |
| Date Ratified | 25 April 2025 |
| Date of Next Review | Default is a 3-year cycle unless otherwise agreed |
| Policy Author | Perdeep Purewal, Health and Safety Manager |
| Email contact | perdeep.purewal1@nhs.net |
| Reviewed by | Phil Wisson, Associate Director of Estates and Facilities; Perdeep Purewal, Health & Safety Manager |
| Key words | Health and Safety |
Key Changes to Policy Document
| Version | Date | Summary of key changes |
|---|---|---|
| V1 | April 2025 | Adaptation of NLFT Policy Template, Combined C&I and BEH Policies and updating of contact details. |
2. Equality Statement
All public bodies have a statutory duty under the Equality Act 2010 to set out arrangements to assess and consult on how their policies and functions impact on equality and fairness.
All policy documents will be equality impact assessed, and this will include equality and human rights with regard to the protected characteristics, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation.
The Trust will make accessible versions of this document available where requested by members of the public, service users or staff.
3. Vision and Values
We are guided in all we do by our vision and values, and all policies and procedures are written in line with them. Our vision is better mental health, better lives, better communities.
Our Values:
We are kind
We show empathy and compassion for one another so we feel supported and safe
We are respectful
We treat one another fairly, with courtesy and honesty, so we feel valued and appreciated
We work together
We work as one team across the Partnership and beyond so we feel supported, connected and better able to do our part
We keep things simple
We make it easy to do things once, so we are clear and able to focus on doing our job well
We empower
We seek ways to continuously improve so we feel motivated and trusted to do our best work
We are proudly diverse
We celebrate our diversity and ensure inclusivity with opportunities open to all, so we can bring our authentic self to work
4. Policy on a Page
What does the policy cover?
- Aims and Objectives
- Trust's Health and Safety Management System Strategies
- Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Implementation arrangements
To whom does the policy apply?
- Trust Directors
- Trust Management Team
- All Staff
- All Contractors
- All Visitors
Who can I contact?
- Health and Safety Team
- Health and Safety Manager
- Line Managers
- Health and Safety Co-ordinators
Summary of key changes
- Conversion to NLFT Policy Template
- Updated responsible persons
What training is available?
- Corporate Induction
- Local Induction
- Mandatory training
📄 Full Policy Document Available - This webpage contains the complete 48-page Health and Safety Policy with all sections including Introduction, Purpose, Scope, Roles & Responsibilities, Dissemination, Compliance & Monitoring, Related Documents, and Appendices.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Health and Safety Policy or need to report a concern, please contact:
Email: perdeep.purewal1@nhs.net
Or speak to: Your programme facilitator or team coordinator