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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Can a husband and wife who are carers looks after the same person?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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I work in a care home. Would I be sacked if I came to work knowing I had just tested positive for COVID?

Answered by AfterAthena

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Do I have to complete the Care Certificate Level 2 for HCSW to work in a private hospital in Scotland if I have a BA in Adult Nursing?

Senga Currie

Answered by Senga Currie

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Having removed the nurse call bell for safety reasons, how can we ensure the resident’s needs are still met?

Rachel Griffiths

Answered by Rachel Griffiths

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What can I do if I am unhappy about visiting a service user who is a heavy smoker?

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Answered by Emily Kerrigan

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What are the regulatory requirements for supported living providers?

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Answered by Abi Spence

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Is it possible to become a deputy home manager before completing NVQ Level 5?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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How old do you have to be to administer medication in a care home?

Laura Wood

Answered by Laura Wood

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