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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Do I need to register with CQC as a self-employed carer to hire a full-time carer to help me out?

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

Answered by Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)

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Does a charity day centred need to be CQC registered?

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Answered by Ed Watkinson

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On what grounds can I refuse to be trained in medication administration?

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Answered by Nikita Passi

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What are the legal requirements for breaks when doing a 12.5 hour shift three to four times per week?

Chris King

Answered by Chris King

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How regularly do I need to check the PIN numbers of our registered nurses who are working within our care home?

Answered by Lindsay Rees

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Can a nurse phlebotomist take blood from the back of the hand?

Answered by Lindsay Rees

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Is physical checks always necessary at nights with the residents?

Barry Price

Answered by Barry Price

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Any advice for setting up a nursing home specialising in complex tissue viability needs?

Answered by Lindsay Rees

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