Why Domiciliary Care Providers Choose QCS
It’s simple.
We ease the pain of delivering and evidencing quality care by:
- Taking on the hard work of keeping up to date with regulatory compliance with automatic updates
- Making it easy for you and your team to understand and deliver
- We understand your challenges – our team has people who’ve actually worked in care
Leaving you to focus on what matters most, delivering quality care.
Don’t just listen to us, what do our amazing customers say about QCS?
Running a social care business is not easy. We’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your business not only stays compliant but also thrives. QCS Compliance Centre, QCS Audit Centre, and QCS Dementia Centre will help you to focus on delivering exceptional care that truly matters, creating a positive impact in the lives of the people you support.
How Can QCS Help?
Policies and procedures are always up to date and aligned with CQC standards. We make compliance management easy, so you can focus on what matters most – delivering quality care.
Ease the pain of auditing and evidencing regulatory compliance. Immediately start delivering evidence of good governance and continuous improvement.
Provide outstanding dementia care with evidence-based tools and compassionate and supportive resources for supporting people with dementia, ensuring tailored care for individuals with unique requirements.
Why You Will Love Using QCS
Easy-to-use online interface to save you time and hassle
Policies, resources, toolkits and best practice guidance created by the leading experts in compliance
Every policy is automatically kept up to date
Quickly establish and maintain a comprehensive audit program through the exceptionally user-friendly interface
Promote good governance across all of the services you offer
Academically evidenced & validated PAL Cognitive Assessment and Engagement Measure created by Jackie Pool, QCS Dementia Care Champion
Your digital resource hub of evidence-based tools and content offering real-life guidance
A wide range of wraparound content helps you to engage your team with easy-to-understand policy & best practice content
Easily accessible 24/7, anywhere, on any device
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for Domiciliary Care in England
AB02 – Business Continuity Policy and Procedure
AR44 – Closure of Service Policy and Procedure
CC06 – Body Temperature Policy and Procedure
CC111 – Respiration Observation Policy and Procedure
CC113 – Oxygen Saturation Monitoring Policy and Procedure
CC115 – Blood Pressure Monitoring Policy and Procedure
CC117 – Pulse Rate Monitoring Policy and Procedure
CC119 – Level of Consciousness Policy and Procedure
CP27 – Resuscitation Policy and Procedure
CR66 – Service User Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy and Procedure
CR70 – Advance Care Planning Policy and Procedure
CC07 – Clinical Waste Disposal Policy and Procedure
CC18 – Infection Control Policy and Procedure
CC34 – Infection Control Policy and Procedure
HS11 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Procedure
HS13 – Pandemic Policy and Procedure
HS16 – Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) (COVID-19) Policy and Procedure
PM35 – Death in Service Policy and Procedure
AB04 – Gifts, Donations, Wills and Bequests From Service Users Policy and Procedure
AB05 – Business Plan Policy and Procedure
AB07 – Computer, Email and Internet Usage Policy and Procedure
AB08 – Financial Administration Policy and Procedure
AB10 – Record Keeping Policy and Procedure
AB15 – Tender Information Policy and Procedure
AB16 – Register of Other Interests Policy and Procedure
AB17 – Service User File Policy and Procedure
AB25 – Vehicle Insurance Policy and Procedure
AB26 – Social Networking Policy and Procedure
AC04 – Communication Policy and Procedure
AC07 – Emergency Communication Policy and Procedure
AC14 – Monitoring of Business Performance Policy and Procedure
AC23 – Media Handling Policy and Procedure
AC28 – Information Pack Policy and Procedure
AC29 – Monitoring of Business Communications Policy and Procedure
AC31 – Registration Authority Notification Policy and Procedure
AC32 – Mobile Phone and Portable Device Use Policy and Procedure
AF06 – Purchasing Policy and Procedure
AF07 – Service User’s Finances Policy and Procedure
AF08 – Receipt of Delivered Goods Policy and Procedure
AR01 – Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure
AR05 – Photographs Policy and Procedure
AR08 – Service User Contract Policy and Procedure
AR10 – Service User Contract Policy and Procedure
AR16 – Service User Guide
AR21 – Statement of Purpose Policy and Procedure
AR26 – Volunteers Policy and Procedure
AR27 – Witnessing of Documents Policy and Procedure
AR34 – Termination of Service User’s Service Contract Policy and Procedure
AR35 – Missing Service User Policy and Procedure
AB18 – Anti-Bribery Policy and Procedure
PE01 – Harassment Policy and Procedure
PE02 – Flexible Working Policy and Procedure
PE03 – Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
PE05 – Anti-Bullying Policy and Procedure
PE07 – Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and Procedure
PE08 – Gender Pay Reporting Policy and Procedure
PE09 – Transgender Policy and Procedure
PE11 – Staff Domestic Abuse Policy and Procedure
PE12 – Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure
MM22 – Difficult Conversations: What To Do When an Employee is Underperforming
PA01 – Adoption Policy and Procedure
PA02 – Annual Holiday Policy and Procedure
PA04 – Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure
PA05 – Paternity Leave Policy and Procedure
PA07 – Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure
PA08 – Statutory Time Off Policy and Procedure
PA09 – Unable To Attend Workplace Policy and Procedure
PA10 – Shared Parental Leave Policy and Procedure
PA12 – Parental Leave Policy and Procedure
PA13 – Compassionate Leave Policy and Procedure
PC02 – Casual (“Bank”) Workers Policy and Procedure
PC06 – Appearance Policy and Procedure
PC08 – Staff Handbook
PC09 – Minimum Wage Policy and Procedure
PC10 – Notice Periods Policy and Procedure
PC11 – Part-Time Employees Policy and Procedure
PC12 – Staff Loans and Advances Policy and Procedure
PC13 – Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure
PC14 – Fixed-Term Workers Policy and Procedure
PC16 – Self Employment and Zero Hours Contracts Policy and Procedure
PJ46 – Job Description Guidance
PM02 – Staff Mental Health and Monitoring Stress in the Workplace Policy and Procedure
PM34 – Staff Wellbeing Policy and Procedure
PM04 – Redundancy Policy and Procedure
PM05 – Retirement Policy and Procedure
PM11 – Raising Concerns, Freedom to Speak Up and Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
PM13 – Working Time Regulations Policy and Procedure
PM14 – Staff Rota Policy and Procedure
PM15 – Smoking at Work Policy and Procedure
PM17 – On-Call Policy and Procedure
PM18 – Relationships at Work Policy and Procedure
PP01 – Absenteeism Policy and Procedure
PP02 – Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure
PP03 – Discipline Policy and Procedure
PP04 – Grievances Policy and Procedure
PP05 – Moonlighting Policy and Procedure
PP06 – Obtaining Medical Reports Policy and Procedure
PP07 – Capability Policy and Procedure
PP12 – Supervision Policy and Procedure
PPN06 – Delegated Healthcare Activities Policy and Procedure
PR22 – Director or Trustee’s Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure
PR01 – Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure
PR04 – DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure
PR16 – Right to Work Checks Policy and Procedure
PR17 – Manager’s Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure
PR18 – Employment of Young Persons Policy and Procedure
PR20 – Apprenticeship Agreement Policy and Procedure
PR23 – References Policy and Procedure
PR24 – Induction and Onboarding Policy and Procedure
PR26 – Recruitment Policy and Procedure
PR35 – Training Policy and Procedure
AB61 – Archiving, Disposal and Storing of Records Policy and Procedure
AC01 – Access to Information Policy and Procedure
AC35 – Caldicott Guardian Policy and Procedure
CR07 – Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy and Procedure
GDPR01 – Overarching UK GDPR Policy and Procedure
GDPR02 – Appointing a Data Protection Officer Policy and Procedure
GDPR03 – Data Security and Data Retention Policy and Procedure
GDPR05 – Subject Access Requests Policy and Procedure
GDPR06 – Breach Notification Policy and Procedure
GDPR07 – Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Policy and Procedure
GDPRF02 – Appointment of a Data Protection Officer
GDPRF03 – Template Subject Access Request Letter
GDPRF04 – Cookies Example Policy Statement
GDPRF05 – Template Privacy Policy – Employees
GDPRF06 – Template Privacy Policy – External
GDPRF07 – Breach Notification Process Map
GDPRF08 – Website Privacy Statement
GDPRF09 – Consent Authorisation Form – Person with Capacity
GDPRF10 – Consent Authorisation Form – Person Lacking Capacity
GDPRF11 – Subject Access Request
AR56 – Hate Crime Policy and Procedure
CR02 – Advocacy Policy and Procedure
CR05 – Choice of Carer Gender Policy and Procedure
CR12 – Mental Health Act 1983 and Regulations 2008 Policy and Procedure
CR19 – Positive Risk Taking Policy and Procedure
CR21 – Dignity, Respect and Choice Policy and Procedure
CR22 – Consent to Care, Support and Treatment Policy and Procedure
CR23 – End of Life Care Planning Policy and Procedure
CR24 – Privacy Policy and Procedure
CR25 – Supporting Recreational Activities Policy and Procedure
CC100 – Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulty) and Risk of Choking Policy and Procedure
CC104 – Illegal Drug Misuse in the Service User’s Home Policy and Procedure
CC107 – Management of Medical Devices Policy and Procedure
CC108 – Catheter Care Policy and Procedure
CC109 – Supporting Independence with Holidays Policy and Procedure
CC11 – Diabetes Policy and Procedure
CC110 – Clinical Procedures Policy and Procedure
CC128 – Epilepsy Policy and Procedure
CC130 – Co-Production Policy and Procedure
CC140 – Anaphylaxis Policy and Procedure
CL01 – Respiratory Rate Policy and Procedure
CL02 – Oxygen Saturation Policy and Procedure
CL04 – Systolic Blood Pressure Policy and Procedure
CL05 – Pulse Rate Policy and Procedure
CP35 – Smoking Policy and Procedure
CA00 – Pre-Service Visit Assessment Form
CA516 – Personal History
CA518 – Enquiry Form
CA14 – Pre-Service and Service Commencement Policy and Procedure
CA18 – Admission and Discharge Policy and Procedure
CP44 – Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment and Advance Statements Policy and Procedure
CD100 – Care and Support Plan Content Guide
CD206 – Care Plan Consent Form
CD501 – Daily Progress and Evaluation Record
CD502 – Family and Advocate Communication Record
CD503 – Visiting Professional Record
CD507 – Care Review and Evaluation Record
CD508 – Visit Summaries
CG501 – Timeline for Assessment, Care Planning and Review
CP528 – Care Plan Confirmation Form
CP530 – Care plans cover sheet
CG502 – QCS Care Planning and Assessment Guidelines
CG503 – Care Planning Quick Document Finder
CP100 – Individual Care and Support Plan
CP11 – Person-Centred Care and Support Planning Policy and Procedure
CP20 – Person-Centred Care and Support Planning Policy and Procedure
CP21 – Continuity of Care and Support Policy and Procedure
CP28 – Cooperating with Other Providers Policy and Procedure
CP531 – Care Plan Confirmation Form – Example
CS100 – Individual Care and Support Plan – Example
CS537 – Activity Assessment – Example
CR500 – Activity Risk Management
CR501 – Behaviours that May Challenge Risk Management
CR502 – COSHH Risk Management
CR503 – Equipment Register
CR504 – Financial Risk Management
CR505 – Medication Risk Management
CC101 – Safe Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillages Policy and Procedure
CC200 – Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) Policy and Procedure
CC49 – Sharps and Needlestick Policy and Procedure
HR04 – Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
HS01 – Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure
HS02 – Environmental Policy and Procedure
HS03 – Flooding Policy and Procedure
HS04 – Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure
HS06 – Serious Incident Notification Policy and Procedure
HS07 – Workplace Environment Policy and Procedure
CP04 – Service User Fire Evacuation Policy and Procedure
HR01 – Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
HR02 – Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
QQ17 – Management and Prevention of Violence at Work Policy and Procedure
MB09 – Security Policy and Procedure
ME08 – Safe Use of Hoists Policy and Procedure
MR04 – Fire Safety Policy and Procedure
MR06 – Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure
MR08 – Fire Safety in Service Users’ Homes Policy and Procedure
ME09 – Asbestos Policy and Procedure
CM03 – Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure
CM06 – Ordering and Receipt of Medication Policy and Procedure
CM07 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure
CM08 – Safe Disposal of Medication Policy and Procedure
CM09 – Controlled Drugs Policy and Procedure
CM11 – Administration of Medicines Policy and Procedure
CM13 – Homely Remedies and Self Care Policy and Procedure
CM16 – Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure
CM20 – Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure
CM30 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure
DMCA01 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Addressing Risks of Falling
DMCA02 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Intimate Relationship
DMCA03 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Taking Medication
DMCA04 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Unsafe Leaving
DPPG00 – Staff Practice Competency Reflection Tool and User Guide
DPPG01 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Continence Care
DPPG02 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Engaging in Activities
DPPG03 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Getting Dressed
DPPG04 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Having a Wash
DPPG05 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Oral Hygiene
DPPG06 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Supporting Dining
DPPG07 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Supporting Drinking
DPPG08 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Using Mobility Aids
DPPG09 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Walking About
DPPG10 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide: Walking About – Scotland
FPC03 – Leadership and Management Policy and Procedure
FPC04 – Provider Information Return Policy and Procedure
FSP01 – Quality Assurance Surveys Policy and Procedure
FSP11 – Service Users Survey
SV03 – People’s Experience of Health and Care Services – Service User Survey
FSP12 – Friends, Relatives and Advocates Survey
SV01 – People’s Experience of Health and Care Services – Friends and Family Survey
FSP13 – Staff Survey
SV04 – Feedback from Staff and Leaders – Staff Survey
FSP14 – External Professionals Survey
SV02 – Feedback from Partners – Professionals Survey
KC11 – Food Allergens Policy and Procedure
KH08 – Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure
MR13 – CCTV and Use of Hidden Cameras Policy and Procedure
MI00 – Mock Inspection Toolkit Introduction
MI01 – Mock Inspection Toolkit Introduction
QS00 – Example Quality Statement Mock Inspection
MICC01 – Mock Inspection: Caring
QSC1 – Key Question CARING: Quality Statement – Kindness, compassion and dignity
QSC2 – Key Question CARING: Quality Statement – Treating people as individuals
QSC3 – Key Question CARING: Quality Statement – Independence, choice and control
QSC4 – Key Question CARING: Quality Statement – Responding to people’s immediate needs
QSC5 – Key Question CARING: Quality Statement – Workforce wellbeing and enablement
MICE01 – Mock Inspection: Effective
QSE1 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – Assessing needs
QSE2 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – Delivering evidence-based care and treatment
QSE3 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – How staff, teams and services work together
QSE4 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – Supporting people to live healthier lives
QSE5 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – Monitoring and improving outcomes
QSE6 – Key Question EFFECTIVE: Quality Statement – Consent to care and treatment
MICR01 – Mock Inspection: Responsive
QSR1 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Person-centred care
QSR2 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Care provision, integration, and continuity
QSR3 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Providing information
QSR4 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Listening to and involving people
QSR5 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Equity in access
QSR6 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Equity in experiences and outcomes
QSR7 – Key Question RESPONSIVE: Quality Statement – Planning for the future
MICS01 – Mock Inspection: Safe
QSS1 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Learning Culture
QSS2 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Safe systems, pathways and transitions
QSS3 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Safeguarding
QSS4 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Involving people to manage risks
QSS5 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Safe environments
QSS6 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Safe and effective staffing
QSS7 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Infection prevention and control
QSS8 – Key Question SAFE: Quality Statement – Medicines optimisation
MICW01 – Mock Inspection: Well-Led
QSW1 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Shared direction and culture
QSW2 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders
QSW3 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Freedom to speak up
QSW4 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion
QSW5 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Governance, management and sustainability
QSW6 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Partnerships and communities
QSW7 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Learning, improvement and innovation
QSW8 – Key Question WELL-LED: Quality Statement – Environmental sustainability – sustainable development
MM01 – Encouraging staff development, the right way
MM06 – Agency Staff Profile Form
MM07 – Overseas Staff Checklist
MM08 – Employers warned to write with caution when drafting reports for a grievance
MM11 – How to avoid Twitter’s approach to making changes in the workplace
MM12 – Supporting employees through pregnancy loss
MM13 – Top Ten Appraisal Tips for Social Care Managers
MM14 – Difficult Conversations Series: What to do when a staff member is repeatedly late
MM15 – Menopause Explained – Factsheet
MM16 – Difficult Conversations: How to respond if an employee asks for a pay rise
MM02 – How to help staff who are feeling the impact of rising energy costs
MM05 – Employee Welfare Check Form for Staff who are Parents or Guardians
QA01 – Administration Management Policy and Procedure
QA07 – Social Value Policy and Procedure
QA11 – Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability Policy and Procedure
QC28 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure
REGC30 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure
QC16 – Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure
QC21 – Spot Checks Policy and Procedure
QP01 – Employee Satisfaction Survey
QQ00 – Quality Audit Guidance
QQ100 – Fire Equipment Audit
QQ101 – Subject Access Requests Audit
QQ102 – First Aid Box Audit
QQ103 – Safety Alerts Audit
QQ104 – Clinical Waste Audit
QQ105 – Infection Control – Staff Practices Audit
QQ23 – Accident and Incidents Audit
QQ24 – Safeguarding Audit
QQ25 – Dignity Audit
QQ03 – Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure
QQ08 – Management Meetings Policy and Procedure
QQ10 – Quality and Quality Assurance Policy and Procedure
QQ106 – Quality Meetings Policy and Procedure
QQ107 – Closed Cultures Policy and Procedure
QQ16 – Quality Review Policy and Procedure
QQ19 – Auditing Policy and Procedure
REGC12 – Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure
REGC14 – Recruitment Policy and Procedure
REGCN16 – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Policy and Procedure
REGDC14 – Recruitment Policy and Procedure
REGDC23 – Access to People’s Homes Policy and Procedure
REGS11 – Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure
REGS15 – Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 Policy and Procedure
REGS16 – Deprivation of Liberty in Community Settings Policy and Procedure
REGS17 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure
SLSP10 – My Health Action Plan
SLSP99 – Legacy Care and Support Plan
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