What qualifications do care staff need to give out medication?

Both NICE and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society give advice about this, as well as other organisations. They outline the requirements for staff training in the administration of medication.

Overview | Managing medicines in care homes | Guidance | NICE

Admin of Meds prof guidance.pdf (rpharms.com)

Administration of medicines in care homes (with nursing) for older people by care assistants (publishing.service.gov.uk)

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