Ask the Care Specialists
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 are 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.
Our specialists will try to answer as many of your questions as possible, giving 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. If your matter concerns a specific service provider, please contact the CQC. If your query relates to someone who is at risk of harm or in danger you must follow your local safeguarding procedures.
Latest Questions
Does a day care centre have to be registered with the CQC?
Does a day care centre have to be registered with the CQC?

Do I need to change my current registration if I want to offer a day care service in a residential care home?
I own a residential/dementia care home and would like to offer day care. However, do I have to change my current registration? What are the requirements in order for me to offer day care? E.g. can day care residents mingle with EMI residents who live within the care home?
Is it acceptable to use a harness to help support someone’s upper body if they consent to its use?
Is it acceptable to use a harness to help support someone’s upper body if they consent to its use?
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a supported living manager and how many hours should they work per day and per week?
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a Supported Living manager and how many hours should they work per day and per week?
Do I have to complete ‘shadow shifts’ if employed as a self-employed carer by an agency?
Do I have to complete ‘shadow shifts’ if employed as a self-employed carer by an agency?
As a Registered Manager who will be away from work for 6 weeks, what are my responsibilities and what do I need to put in place while I am away?
As a Registered Manager who will be away from work for 6 weeks, what are my responsibilities and what do I need to put in place while I am away?
Is it necessary to have a separate controlled drugs cabinet in addition to a locked medication cabinet?
Is it necessary to have a separate controlled drugs cabinet in addition to a locked medication cabinet?
At 65, am I too old to work as a carer in the UK?
At 65, am I too old to work as a carer in the UK?
If a woman does not want male carers, is this covered by the Act?
If a woman does not want male carers, is this covered by the Act?
Can a care company stop providing care before a replacement care company is found?
Can a care company stop providing care before a replacement care company is found?
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