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As myself and Dad have power of attorney, can we request that my mum, who has fallen out of her wheelchair, use the belt

Senga Currie

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Older woman sitting in a care home in the lounge alone

If a resident with severe dementia refuses to go to bed, is it alright to leave her in the lounge overnight?

Geraldine McMurdie

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Should I have a policy on staff attending service user funerals?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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How do I get a job as a carer?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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How can I apply to be a Registered Manager for a Care Company?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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What sort of registration do I need to provide a phlebotomy service?

Rachel Linfoot

Answered by Rachel Linfoot

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Is a care home in the UK allowed to change the resident’s doctor’s surgeries without notifying the family?

Lindsay Rees

Answered by Lindsay Rees

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How can I get domiciliary care contracts?

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