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This policy has two purposes: (1) staff guidance for approved AI tools currently available and (2) governance arrangements for future AI systems.This policy sets out RCHT's approach to the safe, responsible and proportionate use of artificial intelligence across clinical and non-clinical settings. It describes approved AI use, Microsoft M365 Copilot acceptable use, information governance and data protection requirements, clinical safety controls, cyber security, procurement and supplier assurance, escalation and approval routes, monitoring, incident reporting, training, and lifecycle requirements for pilots, full implementation and annual review.Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; AI; Generative AI; Microsoft M365 Copilot; NHS.net Connect; AI governance; AI Group; AI agents; clinical AI; non-clinical AI; automation; information governance; DPIA; data protection; cyber security; clinical safety; DCB0129; DCB0160; DTAC; procurement; supplier assurance; records management; incident reporti

This policy seeks to provide information to budget holders on the procedures involved in setting and managing the capital programme.Keywords: Capital, assets, purchasing equipment.

Summarises the procedures to be followed by Budget Holders and Care Group/Corporate Department Managers.Keywords:Financial Management, Financial Control, Budgeting, Budget Holder, Finance.

Summarises the arrangements in place to train and support the development of Finance and Procurement staff.

Losses and Special Payments Checklist - As detailed in Appendix 5 of the Losses and Special Payments Policy and Procedure.

Losses and Special Payments Incident Report - as detailed in Appendix 4 of the Losses and Special Payments Policy and Procedure.

A summary of the procedures to be followed for the management of losses and special payments.

Standing Orders of the Trust regulate the proceedings and business of the organisation.Keywords: Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation.