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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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Can a family member of a Service User work as a paid carer under the same care agency and provide care for their family member?

Barry Price
Answered by Barry Price
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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?

AfterAthena
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?

Emily Kerrigan
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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