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Symptom Management Policies and GuidelinesThe Lincolnshire Policy for Informal Carers Administration of As Required Subcutaneous Injections in Community Palliative Care
This Policy provides a safe framework for health care professionals, carers and patients to follow and enable informal carers to administer an agreed medication subcutaneously in the community.
Last updated: April 2024
The Lincolnshire Policy is supported by two types of resource packs available both for professionals and carers.
If you are a health care professional and you have identified a suitable carer where the policy could be considered please speak to the Specialist Palliative Care Team for further information.
Content of the packs can be seen below:
Resource Pack for Professionals |
Resource Pack for Carers |
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Risk Assessment Template |
Ampoule Guide |
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Informal Carer role in giving subcutaneous medicines consent form |
Blunt Needle Guide |
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Carer Direction to Administer Injection Medication for Symptom Management |
No Needle Guide |
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Checklist for Registered Nurse Commencing Procedure for Carer to Administer As Required Subcutaneous Medication in Community Palliative Care |
Medication Guide |
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The Lincolnshire Policy for informal carer administration of as required subcutaneous injections in community palliative care audit form |
Practical Guide for Dying Person Toolkit |
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Responsibility for provision of equipment |
Carer’s Leaflet |
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Steps Involved in Administering an Injection |