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Can I apply to a care home as a registered manager if I have previously had my application to be a registered manager refused by the CQC?

Ed Watkinson

Answered by Ed Watkinson

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Will the CQC grant me registration if I have previously worked as a registered manager where the rating given was ‘requires improvement’?

Ed Watkinson

Answered by Ed Watkinson

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What are the regulations around fire safe doors?

Answered by AfterAthena

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Would providing support to go out into the community for anxious service users be classed as specialised care?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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Can the nurse in charge’s NMC PIN be at risk if a drug error is made by a care assistant?

Answered by Lindsay Rees

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Can a 17-year-old give out medication in a supported living house with residents with mental health problems?

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

Answered by Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

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Do I need business use car insurance for domiciliary care if I don’t take clients out?

Chris King

Answered by Chris King

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Do I need to register with the CQC when starting up an ear syringing service and how much will it cost?

Rachel Griffiths

Answered by Rachel Griffiths

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