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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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Is it acceptable to use a harness to help support someone’s upper body if they consent to its use?

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What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a supported living manager and how many hours should they work per day and per week?

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Do I have to complete ‘shadow shifts’ if employed as a self-employed carer by an agency?

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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?

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Is it necessary to have a separate controlled drugs cabinet in addition to a locked medication cabinet?

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At 65, am I too old to work as a carer in the UK?

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If a woman does not want male carers, is this covered by the Act?

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Can a care company stop providing care before a replacement care company is found?

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