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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What are the requirements for a property that is to be used as a care home?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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What is the CQC definition of personal care?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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How do I add additional activities to my CQC registration?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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What advice can you give about buying/managing a learning disabilities home?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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As an experienced clinical nurse applying to register with CQC, how do I evidence the care side of the role?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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What should the staffing ratios be on nights in a care home?

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Answered by Lisa Barnes Metcalf

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As a domiciliary care worker, what do I do if I visit a client with dementia to administer medication and it’s not in a blister pack?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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What are the criteria for someone to be requiring full time care either at home or in a care home?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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