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 stairgate in a care home, to prevent other residents going into my elderly relative’s room and moving her things around?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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Can a registered manager run two companies using one CQC manager ID number?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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How do I find a new registered care manager for a care home?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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Is there an allowance for travel time between domiciliary care calls or can the call times be reduced to accommodate travel time?

Hannah Kelly

Answered by Hannah Kelly

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Is it legal to have no senior care staff on a shift in a care home?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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Can a carer give medication from a dosette box that has been pre-filled by a family member?

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Answered by Lisa Barnes Metcalf

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As a registered nurse, what do I need to do to become a care home manager?

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

Answered by Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

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What sort of placement would be suitable for a gentleman with dementia and complex care needs?

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Answered by Lisa Barnes Metcalf

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