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Supported Living Services in Wales

Optimising Compliance and Service Quality for Welsh Supported Living.

 

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Why Supported Living 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
  • Knowing what you are up against – our team has people who’ve actually worked in care

Leaving you to focus on what matters most, delivering quality care.

Interacting with staff-carer

Don’t just listen to us, what do our amazing customers say about QCS?

QCS is committed to reinforcing autonomy and choice. Our bespoke solutions, including QCS Compliance Centre, QCS Audit Centre and QCS Dementia Centre, provide extensive policies and guidance, focusing on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and effective communication for Welsh standards.

How Can QCS Help?

QCS Compliance Centre

Enhancing compliance management in Welsh supported living.

QCS Audit Centre

Improving governance and oversight in Welsh supported living.

QCS Dementia Centre

Specialised resources for Welsh supported living services.

 

“We no longer have to worry that we have missed a change in legislation as every time guidance changes, QCS sends us an alert”
Sophie Hare, Sussex Grange

Why You Will Love Using QCS

Tailored Compliance Tools: Policies specifically designed for Welsh supported living settings

Comprehensive Policy Content: Featuring information on PBS within QCS Compliance Centre

Comprehensive Auditing: Promote good governance with QCS Audit Centre

Inclusive Language: Ensuring diversity in Welsh supported living with QCS resources

Expert Resource Library: Wide-ranging topics from QCS Compliance Centre

Policy Assurance: Every policy in Welsh supported living settings is automatically kept up to date.

Wellbeing Emphasis: Resources from QCS Dementia Centre for team wellbeing

24/7 Access: Retrieve documents anytime with the QCS App

Care Inspectorate Wales Compliance Support: Customised documents to meet Welsh regulatory requirements

Explore our policy database

for Supported Living services in Wales

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AB02 – Business Continuity Policy and Procedure

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AB05 – Business Plan Policy and Procedure

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AB41 – Policy Management Policy and Procedure

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WAB02 – Business Continuity Policy and Procedure

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WAB03 – Business Expenses Policy and Procedure

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WAB04 – Gifts, Donations, Wills and Bequests from Individuals Policy and Procedure

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WAB05 – Business Plan Policy and Procedure

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WAB07 – Computer, Email and Internet Usage Policy and Procedure

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WAB08 – Financial Administration Policy and Procedure

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WAB15 – Tender Information Policy and Procedure

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AR11 – Service User Contract Policy and Procedure

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AR21 – Statement of Purpose Policy and Procedure

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AR38 – Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure

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AR41 – Fit and Proper Person – Directors (CQC) Policy and Procedure

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AR68 – CQC Registered Manager Application and Interview Policy and Procedure

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AR71 – New Provider Registration Guidance Policy and Procedure

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WAR01 – Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and Procedure

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WAR04 – Missing Individual Policy and Procedure

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WAR05 – Photographs Policy and Procedure

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WAR06 – Refusal to Hold Records Policy and Procedure

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WAC04 – Communication Policy and Procedure

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WAC07 – Emergency Communication Policy and Procedure

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WAC10 – Monitoring of Business Communications Policy and Procedure

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WAC14 – Monitoring of Business Performance Policy and Procedure

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WAC16 – Registration Authority Notification Policy and Procedure

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WAC19 – Mobile Phone and Portable Device Use Policy and Procedure

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WAC24 – Media Handling Policy and Procedure

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WAF06 – Purchasing Policy and Procedure

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WAF07 – Individual’s Finances Policy and Procedure

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WAF08 – Receipt of Delivered Goods Policy and Procedure

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AR02 – HMO Regulations Policy and Procedure

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HS09 – Display Screen Equipment Policy and Procedure

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HS37 – Working at Height Policy and Procedure

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HS38 – Risk Management Policy and Procedure

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PM21 – Transport Policy and Procedure

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PM22 – Lone Working Policy and Procedure

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WAR02 – HMO Regulations Policy and Procedure

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WCC02 – Safe Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillages Policy and Procedure

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WCC49 – Sharps and Needlestick Policy and Procedure

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WHS01 – Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure

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HR06 – Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

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WCC07 – Clinical Waste Disposal Policy and Procedure

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WCP04 – Individual Fire Evacuation Policy and Procedure

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WHR02 – Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

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WHR03 – Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure

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WQQ17 – Management and Prevention of Violence at Work Policy and Procedure

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MR04 – Fire Safety Policy and Procedure

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WMB05 – Security Policy and Procedure

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WMB06 – Visiting Contractors Policy and Procedure

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WME08 – Safe Use of Hoists Policy and Procedure

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WMR04 – Fire Safety Policy and Procedure

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WMR06 – Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure

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WME09 – Asbestos Policy and Procedure

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CA00 – Pre-Service Visit Assessment Form

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CA516 – Personal History

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CA518 – Enquiry Form

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CD100 – Care and Support Plan Content Guide

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CD501 – Daily Progress and Evaluation Record

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CD502 – Family and Advocate Communication Record

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CD503 – Visiting Professional Record

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CD507 – Care Review and Evaluation Record

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CD508 – Visit Summaries

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CG501 – Timeline for Assessment, Care Planning and Review

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WCD503 – Enquiry Form

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WCD504 – Equipment Register

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WCD507 – Personal Plan Confirmation Form

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CG502 – QCS Care Planning and Assessment Guidelines

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WCG501 – Personal Planning Quick Document Finder

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CP100 – Individual Care and Support Plan

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SLSP00 – Support Plan Index

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SLSP01 – Staff Read and Sign

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SLSP02 – My Involvement and Consent

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SLSP03 – Getting to Know Me

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SLSP04 – My Person-Centred Support Plans

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SLSP05 – My Health

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SLSP06 – My Religious, Spiritual and Life Choices

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SLSP07 – My Finances

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SLSP08 – My Tenancy Information

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CP39 – Person-Centred Care and Support Planning Policy and Procedure

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WCP20 – Person-Centred Care and Support Planning Policy and Procedure

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WCP21 – Continuity of Care and Support Policy and Procedure

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WCP22 – Cooperating with Other Providers Policy and Procedure

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WCR69 – Advance Care Planning Policy and Procedure

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CR500 – Activity Risk Management

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CR501 – Behaviours that May Challenge Risk Management

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CR502 – COSHH Risk Management

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CR504 – Financial Risk Management

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CR505 – Medication Risk Management

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CS100 – Individual Care and Support Plan – Example

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WCA14 – Pre-Service and Service Commencement Policy and Procedure

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WCA18 – Admission and Discharge Policy and Procedure

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WCP31 – Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment and Advance Statements Policy and Procedure

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CC24 – Infection Control Policy and Procedure

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WAR42 – No Reply Policy and Procedure

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WCC06 – Body Temperature Policy and Procedure

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WCC100 – Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulty) and Risk of Choking Policy and Procedure

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WCC106 – Positive Behaviour Support including Challenging Behaviour Policy and Procedure

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WCC107 – Management of Medical Devices Policy and Procedure

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WCC108 – Catheter Care Policy and Procedure

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WCC109 – Supporting Independence with Holidays Policy and Procedure

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WCC11 – Diabetes Policy and Procedure

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WCC110 – Clinical Procedures Policy and Procedure

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CR22 – Consent to Care, Support and Treatment Policy and Procedure

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CR29 – Equality and Human Rights Policy and Procedure

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WAR30 – Hate Crime Policy and Procedure

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WCR01 – Access to NHS Services Policy and Procedure

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WCR02 – Advocacy Policy and Procedure

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WCR03 – Safeguarding Policy and Procedure

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WCR05 – Choice of Carer Gender Policy and Procedure

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WCR08 – Consent to Care, Support and Treatment Policy and Procedure

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WCR12 – Mental Health Act 1983 and Regulations 2008 Policy and Procedure

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WCR17 – Restrictive Practices Including Restraint and Physical Interventions Policy and Procedure

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WCP35 – Smoking Policy and Procedure

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CM45 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM46 – Safe Disposal of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM47 – Controlled Drugs Policy and Procedure

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CM49 – Administration of Medicines Policy and Procedure

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CM51 – Over the Counter/Homely Remedies Policy and Procedure

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CM52 – Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure

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CM53 – Medication Errors and Near Misses Policy and Procedure

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CM54 – Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM55 – Covert Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM57 – Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure

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DMCA01 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Addressing Risks of Falling

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DMCA02 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Intimate Relationship

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DMCA03 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Taking Medication

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DMCA04 – Mental Capacity Assessment Example – Unsafe Leaving

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DPPG00 – Staff Practice Competency Reflection Tool and User Guide

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DPPG01 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Continence Care

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DPPG02 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Engaging in Activities

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DPPG03 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Getting Dressed

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DPPG04 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Having a Wash

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DPPG05 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Oral Hygiene

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DPPG06 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Supporting Dining

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DPPG07 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Supporting Drinking

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DPPG08 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Using Mobility Aids

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DPPG09 – Purposeful Practice and Person-Centred Care Guide – Walking About

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FPC03 – Leadership and Management Policy and Procedure

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GDPR01 – Overarching UK GDPR Policy and Procedure

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GDPR02 – Appointing a Data Protection Officer Policy and Procedure

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GDPR03 – Data Security and Data Retention Policy and Procedure

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GDPR05 – Subject Access Requests Policy and Procedure

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GDPR06 – Breach Notification Policy and Procedure

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GDPR07 – Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Policy and Procedure

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GDPR08 – Website Privacy and Cookies Policy and Procedure

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GDPR09 – External and Employee Privacy Policy and Procedure

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GDPR10 – Consent Authorisation Policy and Procedure

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GDPR15 – Legitimate Interests Assessment Policy and Procedure

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GDPRF02 – Appointment of a Data Protection Officer

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GDPRF03 – Template Subject Access Request Letter

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GDPRF04 – Cookies Example Policy Statement

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GDPRF05 – Template Privacy Policy – Employees

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GDPRF06 – Template Privacy Policy – External

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GDPRF07 – Breach Notification Process Map

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GDPRF08 – Website Privacy Statement

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GDPRF09 – Consent Authorisation Form – Person with Capacity

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GDPRF10 – Consent Authorisation Form – Person Lacking Capacity

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GDPRF11 – Subject Access Request

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MIWC01 – Mock Inspection Toolkit – Introduction

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MIWC05 – Mock Inspection Care and Support

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MIWC06 – Mock Inspection Leadership and Management

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MM01 – Encouraging staff development, the right way

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MM06 – Agency Staff Profile Form

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MM07 – Overseas Staff Checklist

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MM08 – Employers warned to write with caution when drafting reports for a grievance

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MM11 – How to avoid Twitter’s approach to making changes in the workplace

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MM12 – Supporting employees through pregnancy loss

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MM13 – Top Ten Appraisal Tips for Social Care Managers

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MM14 – Difficult Conversations Series What to do when a staff member is repeatedly late

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MM16 – Difficult Conversations How to respond if an employee asks for a pay rise

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MM17 – Difficult Conversations Series How to tackle an employee’s inappropriate behaviour in the workplace

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MM02 – How to help staff who are feeling the impact of rising energy costs

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MM05 – Employee Welfare Check Form for Staff who are Parents or Guardians

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MM22 – Difficult Conversations What To Do When an Employee is Underperforming

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WPM24 – Death in Service Policy and Procedure

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PA01 – Adoption Policy and Procedure

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PA04 – Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA05 – Paternity Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA09 – Unable To Attend Workplace Policy and Procedure

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PA10 – Shared Parental Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA12 – Parental Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA13 – Compassionate Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA16 – Carer’s Leave Policy and Procedure

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PA18 – Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Policy and Procedure

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PM19 – Menopause Policy and Procedure

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PA17 – Counter Fraud Policy and Procedure

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PM04 – Redundancy Policy and Procedure

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PM05 – Retirement Policy and Procedure

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WPM11 – Raising Concerns, Freedom to Speak Up and Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure

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WPM13 – Working Time Regulations Policy and Procedure

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WPM14 – Staff Rota Policy and Procedure

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WPM15 – Smoking at Work Policy and Procedure

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WPM17 – On-Call Policy and Procedure

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PC09 – Minimum Wage Policy and Procedure

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PC14 – Fixed-Term Workers Policy and Procedure

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WPC01 – Agency Staff Policy and Procedure

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WPC02 – Casual Bank Workers Policy and Procedure

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WPC06 – Appearance Policy and Procedure

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WPC08 – Staff Handbook

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WPC10 – Notice Periods Policy and Procedure

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WPC11 – Part-Time Employees Policy and Procedure

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WPC12 – Staff Loans and Advances Policy and Procedure

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WPC13 – Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure

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PE02 – Flexible Working Policy and Procedure

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PE03 – Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure

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PE08 – Gender Pay Reporting Policy and Procedure

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PE09 – Transgender Policy and Procedure

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WAB18 – Anti-Bribery Policy and Procedure

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WPE01 – Harassment Policy and Procedure

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WPE03 – Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure

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WPE05 – Anti-Bullying Policy and Procedure

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WPE07 – Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy and Procedure

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WPE11 – Staff Domestic Abuse Policy and Procedure

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PJ46 – Job Description Guidance

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PP02 – Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure

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PP05 – Moonlighting Policy and Procedure

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PP12 – Supervision Policy and Procedure

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PR22 – Director or Trustee’s Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure

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WPP01 – Absenteeism Policy and Procedure

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WPP03 – Discipline Policy and Procedure

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WPP04 – Grievances Policy and Procedure

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WPP06 – Obtaining Medical Reports Policy and Procedure

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WPP07 – Capability Policy and Procedure

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WPP09 – Supervision Policy and Procedure

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PR04 – DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure

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PR16 – Right to Work Checks Policy and Procedure

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QP04 – Staff Retention Policy and Procedure

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WPR01 – Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure

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WPR04 – DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure

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WPR14 – Training Policy and Procedure

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WPR18 – Employment of Young Persons Policy and Procedure

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WPR20 – Apprenticeship Agreement Policy and Procedure

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WPR22 – Director or Trustee’s Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure

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WPR23 – References Policy and Procedure

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WPM02 – Staff Mental Health and Monitoring Stress in the Workplace Policy and Procedure

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WPM34 – Staff Wellbeing Policy and Procedure

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QQ00 – Quality Audit Guidance

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QQ101 – Subject Access Requests Audit

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QQ103 – Safety Alerts Audit

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QQ104 – Clinical Waste Audit

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QQ23 – Accident and Incidents Audit

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QQ24 – Safeguarding Audit

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QQ25 – Dignity Audit

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QQ26 – Dignity Audit – Staff Observation

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QQ27 – Fire Safety Audit – Office Environment

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QQ28 – Fire Safety Audit – Staff

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QQ10 – Quality and Quality Assurance Policy and Procedure

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QQ107 – Closed Cultures Policy and Procedure

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WQQ03 – Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure

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WQQ08 – Management Meetings Policy and Procedure

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WQQ10 – Quality and Quality Assurance Policy and Procedure

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WQQ11 – Quality Meetings Policy and Procedure

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WQA01 – Administration Management Policy and Procedure

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WQC07 – Key Worker Policy and Procedure

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WQC16 – Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure

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WQC21 – Spot Checks Policy and Procedure

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WQA11 – Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability Policy and Procedure

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WQC24 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure

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WQQ16 – Quality Review Policy and Procedure

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WQQ19 – Auditing Policy and Procedure

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WQK02 – Catering Management Policy and Procedure

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REGC12 – Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure

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REGS11 – Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure

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REGS14 – Recruitment Policy and Procedure

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REGS15 – Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 Policy and Procedure

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REGS16 – Deprivation of Liberty in Community Settings Policy and Procedure

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REGS17 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure

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REGS23 – Access to People’s Homes Policy and Procedure

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SLSP10 – My Health Action Plan

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SLSP99 – Legacy Care and Support Plan

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WKC11 – Food Allergens Policy and Procedure

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WKH08 – Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure

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WMR07 – CCTV and Use of Hidden Cameras Policy and Procedure

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WRI12 – Leadership and Management Policy and Procedure

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WRI13 – Inspection Framework Policy and Procedure

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WSQ02 – Overarching Surveys Policy and Procedure

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WSQ07 – Individual Survey

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WSQ08 – Friends, Relatives and Advocates Survey

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WSQ09 – Staff Survey

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WSQ10 – External Professionals Survey

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