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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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How much notice does my domiciliary care company need to provide if they are swapping my shift?

Emily Kerrigan
Answered by Emily Kerrigan
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As a registered nurse, what mandatory courses do I need to complete to become a manager in a nursing home?

Laura Wood
Answered by Laura Wood
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Is assisting someone with washing their hands after using the toilet classed as personal care?

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)
Answered by Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)
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What sort of car insurance do I need to be a named driver on a client’s insurance?

Barry Price
Answered by Barry Price
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A member of staff is uncomfortable providing care to service users of a gender other than their own, what should I do?

Emily Kerrigan
Answered by Emily Kerrigan
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Can Health and Social Care Professionals visit my family member without notifying me or allowing me to be present, If I am their LPA?

Rachel Griffiths
Answered by Rachel Griffiths
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How long does it take for a person to be informed if they have been referred to the DBS?

AfterAthena
Answered by AfterAthena
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Is it acceptable to wake residents at 06.30 to give medication in order to accommodate the home’s routine?

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Answered by Jackie Pool
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