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Senga will try to answer as many of your Scottish Social Care questions as possible, giving priority to frequently asked questions and questions regarding current events and trends.
I want to start my own care agency, would you please point me in the right direction in terms of registration and compliance
I want to start my own care agency, would you please point me in the right direction in terms of registration and compliance
Hello Joseph
Yes, I can point you in the right direction with this.
There is lots of information and guidance on the Care Inspectorates website, which you can access here: https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/register-a-care-service.
Please ensure you read all the information and understand the costs involved prior to applying. You must also have a good knowledge of the Health and Social Care Standards which you will find here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/health-social-care-standards-support-life/
Good Luck
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Senga Currie is Head of Care Development (Scotland) at QCS, she possesses a strong command of the issues facing the care sector informed by her long career as a registered mental nurse and registered general nurse for 38 years, working in various areas within the NHS, community nursing, the field of addictions and the private sector. With 21 years of experience working with care homes, starting as a nursing sister and moving into roles of home manager, regional manager, care services manager and regulation manager.
Senga will try to answer as many of your questions as possible, giving priority to frequently asked questions and questions regarding current events and trends.
Please note that Senga cannot offer answers to matters requiring legal advice. If your matter concerns a specific service provider, please contact the Care Inspectorate Scotland.
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