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Welcome to our 'Ask the Care Specialists', your one-stop portal for social care-related questions. Our team of specialists will try to answer as many of your Social Care questions as possible.
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Have you got a social care question that you just can't find the answer to? Our team of sector specialists is here to provide you with easy-to-understand top tips on a wide range of topics, from dementia, mental health to employment law or every day operational queries to help you deliver outstanding care.
We try to answer as many of your questions as possible. We give priority to frequently asked questions and questions regarding current events and trends. To learn more about the team visit: https://www.qcs.co.uk/team/
Please note that our specialists cannot offer answers to matters requiring legal advice. Please do have a look at our website https://www.qcs.co.uk at other answers provided by our experts and in our Expert Insights section https://www.qcs.co.uk/blog. There is a wealth of information here freely accessible that could help you.
Important note: We are not in any way affiliated or connected to the Care Quality Commission, Care Inspectorate Scotland, or Care Inspectorate Wales. If your query relates to someone who is at risk of harm or in danger, you must follow your local safeguarding procedures. It is important that you speak to your regulator who will provide you with the best guidance and support.
Latest Questions
Is a care home in the UK allowed to change the resident’s doctor’s surgeries without notifying the family?
Is a care home in the UK allowed to change the resident’s doctor’s surgeries without notifying the family?
How can I get domiciliary care contracts?
How can I get domiciliary care contracts?
Is there a legal requirement for the time taken to have a care plan in place for new carers attending a client?
Is there a legal requirement for the time taken to have a care plan in place for new carers attending a client?
If working for a care agency, is it acceptable to ask the agency if I can provide sit in care for a relative?
If working for a care agency, is it acceptable to ask the agency if I can provide sit in care for a relative?
What should the water temperature be in domiciliary care and who is responsible for checking it?
What should the water temperature be in domiciliary care and who is responsible for checking it?
What insurance do I need when setting up a domiciliary care business and who provides this?
What insurance do I need when setting up a domiciliary care business and who provides this?
What are the rules and regulations about employing overseas nursing staff when setting up a nursing agency and do I need to register with the CQC?
What are the rules and regulations about employing overseas nursing staff when setting up a nursing agency and do I need to register with the CQC?
What qualifications do care staff need to give out medication?
What qualifications do care staff need to give out medication?
What are the requirements for a property that is to be used as a care home?
What are the requirements for a property that is to be used as a care home?
What is the CQC definition of personal care?
What is the CQC definition of personal care?