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Information Toolkit

The Information Sharing Toolkit has been developed for the Cheshire Single Assessment Process (CSAP) project. It establishes a comprehensive and consistent standard within and across organisations/authorities in respect of the treatment of personal identifiable information. The toolkit places the 'Service User(s)' (i.e. older people and their families) at the centre of how their information is used which all signatory organisations will adopt and work towards implementing.

Tier 1: The Framework Document  - This document is the first element of the Toolkit. It sets out the rules, values and principles for information sharing between organisations irrespective of the purpose. It is aimed at an organisations 'strategic' level.
Tier 2: Information Sharing Arrangement (ISA) - The ISA is the 'who/why/where/when/what/how' questions. It is aimed at an organisations 'middle management' level.
Tier 3: Operational Instruction - This is the means of communicating to practitioners the specific operational requirements arising from an ISA. It is aimed at an organisation's 'operational/practitioner' level.
Tier 4: Privacy, Confidentiality and Consent - This will cover the range of processes and documentation that will directly impact on service users and could include things such as 'Privacy/Confidentiality Statement', 'Fair Processing Notice', 'Consent', 'Subject Access', etc. It is aimed at an organisation's 'service user' level.
Tier 99: The Appendices - This is intended to be the principal reference guide and supports the application of Tiers 1 to 4 of the Toolkit.

Cheshire Age Concern - Information Sharing Framework declaration of acceptance and participation.
Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service - Information Sharing Framework declaration of acceptance and participation.

Intermediate Care: Information Sharing Protocol

IC Tier 1: Framework
IC Tier 2: Arrangement
IC Tier 3: Operational Instruction
IC Tier 4: Privacy

IC Tier 99: Appendices