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Navigating Excellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Care Home Policies and Procedures

Care homes play a pivotal role in providing a safe and supportive environment for our loved ones. Behind the scenes of these compassionate spaces lies a robust framework of care […]

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Care Show 2023, here we come!

Date: 11th – 12th October 2023 Venue: Birmingham NEC Stand: J33 Anticipation is building as we gear up for our third consecutive year at the prestigious Care Show – the […]

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Navigating Provider Information Returns: A Comprehensive Guide to PIR CQC Compliance

Introduction As a care service provider, understanding and staying up to date with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements is essential for ensuring the highest quality of care. One crucial […]

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A Step-by-Step Guide to the CQC Application Process for Care Service Providers

By Maizie Miller, Policy and Compliance Expert Before initiating the application process, providers must understand the specific registration requirements for their sector. This involves familiarising themselves with all terminology used, […]

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Excelling in CQC Mock Inspections: A Comprehensive Guide for Care Service Providers

Introduction Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections are crucial for maintaining the highest standards in care service providers. Conducting regular mock inspections allows providers to identify areas for improvement, maintain compliance, […]

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Creating a Solid Foundation: The Importance of Comprehensive Policies and Procedures in Residential Care Homes

By Maizie Miller, Policy and Compliance Expert When it comes to operating a residential care home, having clear and effective policies and procedures in place is essential. Care home policies […]

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6 Key Elements for Writing a Successful Business Plan in the Social Care Sector: A Guide for New Business Owners

By Maizie Miller, Policy and Compliance Expert If you are thinking about registering your care provider company with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), then you are going to need to […]

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CQC compliance for new and existing service providers

By Maizie Miller, Policy and Compliance Expert You may be at the start of you registration journey or you may have been a service provider for years. Delivering outstanding care […]

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Keeping staff morale high and staff turnover low in the adult social care sector

One of the biggest challenges facing the care industry is not only finding staff but retaining them. People are the heart of any care service, they can make the difference […]

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Being a Registered Manager to an ‘Outstanding’ Social Care Provider during the pandemic.

Following on from our interview with Michelle Dudderidge at Hand in Hands we have been able to interview their Registered Manager, Foto Pupurayi. Foto has worked as a Registered Manager […]

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