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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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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?

Lindsay Rees
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)
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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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What does a self-employed carer need to do regarding DBS checks, public liability, National Insurance contributions?

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Answered by Nikita Passi
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Is there a limit on the number of residents in a nursing home setting that a nurse should administer medication in the morning?

Lindsay Rees
Answered by Lindsay Rees
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Can I apply for a registered manager position without management experience?

Barry Price
Answered by Barry Price
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