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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Do I have to complete a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or will a university degree in leadership and business management be sufficient?

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

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Is it acceptable to operate a care agency from home?

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Is it possible to become a registered manager in a care establishment if I have had a previous conviction?

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Does a recruitment agency who supplies trained carers to care homes need to register with the CQC?

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Is it a legal or CQC requirement to have an activity coordinator in a care home?

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As a sole provider, am I able to apply to the CQC to up my care home registration from 3 beds to 4 beds?

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Does a day care centre have to be registered with the CQC?

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Do I need to change my current registration if I want to offer a day care service in a residential care home?

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