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Raising the Bar in Supported Living Services

Tailoring Compliance and Service Quality for 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’re up against – our team has people who’ve actually worked in care

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

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

QCS Compliance Centre for Supported Living is dedicated to enhancing independence and choice. Our integrated solutions, including QCS Audit Centre and QCS Dementia Centre, also offer enhanced policies and guidance that focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and effective communication.

How Can QCS Help?

QCS Compliance Centre

Policies and procedures – always up to date and aligned with the Care Inspectorate framework. We make compliance management easy so you can focus on what matters most – delivering quality care.

 

QCS Audit Centre

Ease the pain of auditing and evidencing regulatory compliance. Immediately start delivering evidence of good governance and continuous improvement.

 

QCS Dementia Centre

Provide outstanding dementia care with evidence-based tools. Compassionate and supportive resources for supporting people with dementia, ensuring tailor-made care for individuals with unique requirements.

 

“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

Customised Compliance Tools: Tailored policies for supported living.

Enhanced Policy Content: Including PBS from QCS Compliance Centre.

Comprehensive Auditing: Promote good governance with QCS Audit Centre

Inclusive Language: Ensuring diversity with QCS resources.

Expert Resources Library: Comprehensive topics from QCS Compliance Centre.

Supported Living Good Governance Planner: Tracking compliance and activities.

Wellbeing Focused: Materials from QCS Dementia Centre for staff wellbeing.

24/7 Access: Access documents any time using the QCS App.

CQC Compliance Support: Customised documents for agency requirements.

Explore our policy database

for Supported Living services

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AB18 – Anti-Bribery Policy and Procedure

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PE01 – Harassment 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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PE05 – Anti-Bullying Policy and Procedure

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PE07 – Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 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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PA01 – Adoption Policy and Procedure

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PA02 – Annual Holiday 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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PA07 – Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure

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PA08 – Statutory Time Off 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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PC02 – Casual (“Bank”) Workers Policy and Procedure

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PC09 – Minimum Wage Policy and Procedure

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PC10 – Notice Periods Policy and Procedure

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PC11 – Part-Time Employees Policy and Procedure

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PC12 – Staff Loans and Advances Policy and Procedure

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PC13 – Staff Contracts Policy and Procedure

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PC14 – Fixed-Term Workers Policy and Procedure

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PC19 – Home Working Policy and Procedure

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PC21 – Agency Staff Policy and Procedure

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PC22 – Staff Handbook

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PJ46 – Job Description Guidance

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PM02 – Staff Mental Health and Monitoring Stress in the Workplace 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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PM11 – Raising Concerns, Freedom to Speak Up and Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure

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PM13 – Working Time Regulations Policy and Procedure

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PM17 – On-Call Policy and Procedure

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PM18 – Relationships at Work Policy and Procedure

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PM30 – Staff Rota Policy and Procedure

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PM31 – Smoking at Work Policy and Procedure

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PP01 – Absenteeism Policy and Procedure

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PP02 – Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure

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PP03 – Discipline Policy and Procedure

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PP04 – Grievances Policy and Procedure

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PP05 – Moonlighting Policy and Procedure

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PP06 – Obtaining Medical Reports Policy and Procedure

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PP07 – Capability 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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PR04 – DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure

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PR16 – Right to Work Checks Policy and Procedure

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PR18 – Employment of Young Persons Policy and Procedure

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PR20 – Apprenticeship Agreement Policy and Procedure

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PR23 – References Policy and Procedure

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PR34 – Induction and Onboarding Policy and Procedure

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PR35 – Training Policy and Procedure

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PR36 – Recruitment Policy and Procedure

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AB25 – Vehicle Insurance Policy and Procedure

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AB41 – Policy Management Policy and Procedure

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AB43 – Business Expenses Policy and Procedure

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AB45 – Computer, Email and Internet Usage Policy and Procedure

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AB47 – Tender Information Policy and Procedure

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AB53 – Adverse Weather Policy and Procedure

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AB54 – Distribution of Safety Alerts Policy and Procedure

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AB55 – Supporting Service Users During Adverse Weather Policy and Procedure

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ABN11 – Root Cause Analysis Policy and Procedure

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AR63 – Consumption of Alcohol Policy and Procedure

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AC26 – Communication Policy and Procedure

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AC27 – Emergency Communication Policy and Procedure

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AC28 – Information Pack Policy and Procedure

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AC29 – Monitoring of Business Communications Policy and Procedure

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AC30 – Monitoring of Business Performance Policy and Procedure

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AC31 – Registration Authority Notification Policy and Procedure

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AC32 – Mobile Phone and Portable Device Use Policy and Procedure

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AF09 – Service User’s Finances Policy and Procedure

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AF10 – Purchasing Policy and Procedure

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AR11 – Service User Contract Policy and Procedure

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AR12 – Service User Guide

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AR50 – Missing Service User Policy and Procedure

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AR52 – Refusal to Hold Records Policy and Procedure

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AR57 – Pets Policy and Procedure

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AR58 – Termination of Service User’s Service Contract Policy and Procedure

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AR60 – CQC Ratings Display Policy and Procedure

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AR62 – Access to People’s Homes 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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AR02 – HMO Regulations Policy and Procedure

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CC132 – Safe Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillages Policy and Procedure

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CC154 – Sharps and Needlestick Policy and Procedure

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HS23 – Accident and Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure

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HS24 – Environmental Policy and Procedure

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HS25 – Flooding Policy and Procedure

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HS26 – Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedure

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HS27 – Health and Safety Training Policy and Procedure

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HS29 – Workplace Environment Policy and Procedure

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HS31 – Driving For Work Policy and Procedure

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CP37 – Service User Fire Evacuation Policy and Procedure

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HR06 – Health and Safety Policy and Procedure

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HR07 – Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure

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QQ81 – Management and Prevention of Violence at Work Policy and Procedure

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MB10 – Security Policy and Procedure

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MB11 – Visiting Contractors Policy and Procedure

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ME10 – Safe Use of Hoists Policy and Procedure

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MR12 – Electrical Safety Policy and Procedure

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ME11 – Asbestos Policy and Procedure

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AR47 – Visitors Policy and Procedure

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CR96 – Advance Care Planning Policy and Procedure

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AR65 – Closure of Service Policy and Procedure

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CC133 – Clinical Waste Disposal Policy and Procedure

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CC24 – Infection Control Policy and Procedure

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HS32 – Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) (COVID-19) Policy and Procedure

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PM35 – Death in Service Policy and Procedure

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AR56 – Hate Crime Policy and Procedure

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CR71 – Active Support Policy and Procedure

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CR72 – Access to NHS Services Policy and Procedure

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CR74 – Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure

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CR77 – Restrictive Practices Including Restraint and Physical Interventions Policy and Procedure

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CR80 – Dignity, Respect and Choice Policy and Procedure

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CR82 – End of Life Care Planning Policy and Procedure

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CR83 – Deprivation of Liberty in Community Settings Policy and Procedure

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CR84 – Staff Identification Policy and Procedure

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CR87 – Sex, Sexuality and Relationships Policy and Procedure

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CC127 – Nutrition and Hydration Policy and Procedure

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CC134 – Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulty) and Risk of Choking Policy and Procedure

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CC135 – Management of Medical Devices Policy and Procedure

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CC136 – Catheter Care Policy and Procedure

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CC138 – Diabetes Policy and Procedure

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CC141 – Positive Behaviour Support including Challenging Behaviour Policy and Procedure

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CC144 – Promoting Independence Policy and Procedure

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CC146 – The Management of Keys and Key Safe Security Policy and Procedure

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CC148 – Mobility Policy and Procedure

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CC149 – Dementia Policy and Procedure

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CA19 – Admission and Discharge Policy and Procedure

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CP44 – Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment and Advance Statements Policy and Procedure

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CA516 – Personal History

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CA518 – Enquiry Form

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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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CD506 – Care Plan Consent Form

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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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CP528 – Care Plan Confirmation Form

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CP530 – Care plans cover sheet

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CG502 – QCS Care Planning and Assessment Guidelines

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CP38 – Specialist Needs Policy and Procedure

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

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CP41 – Cooperating with Other Providers Policy and Procedure

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CP531 – Care Plan Confirmation Form – Example

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CS537 – Activity Assessment – Example

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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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CR503 – Equipment Register

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CR504 – Financial Risk Management

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CR505 – Medication Risk Management

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CM06 – Ordering and Receipt of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM07 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM08 – Safe Disposal of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM09 – Controlled Drugs Policy and Procedure

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CM11 – Administration of Medicines Policy and Procedure

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CM13 – Homely Remedies and Self Care Policy and Procedure

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CM16 – Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM20 – Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure

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CM44 – Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure

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CM45 – Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure

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FPC06 – Provider Information Return Policy and Procedure

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FSP11 – Service Users Survey

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FSP12 – Friends, Relatives and Advocates Survey

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FSP13 – Staff Survey

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FSP14 – External Professionals Survey

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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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GDPR11 – National Data Opt-Out 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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KC12 – Food Allergens Policy and Procedure

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KH11 – Food Hygiene Policy and Procedure

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MR13 – CCTV and Use of Hidden Cameras Policy and Procedure

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SC06 – Housekeeping Policy and Procedure

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MI01 – Mock Inspection Toolkit Introduction

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MICC01 – Mock Inspection: Caring

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MICE01 – Mock Inspection: Effective

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MICR01 – Mock Inspection: Responsive

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MICS01 – Mock Inspection: Safe

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MICW01 – Mock Inspection: Well-Led

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QA07 – Social Value Policy and Procedure

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QC28 – Good Governance Policy and Procedure

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QQ88 – Quality Meetings Policy and Procedure

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QC16 – Care Communication and Information Policy and Procedure

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QC26 – Key Worker Policy and Procedure

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QK03 – Catering Management Policy and Procedure

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QP01 – Employee Satisfaction Survey

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QQ00 – Quality Audit Guidance

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QQ101 – Subject Access Requests Audit

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QQ102 – First Aid Box 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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QQ27 – Fire Safety Audit – Office Environment

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QQ28 – Fire Safety Audit – Staff

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QQ82 – Auditing Policy and Procedure

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QQ86 – Management Meetings Policy and Procedure

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REGC12 – Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments Policy and Procedure

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REGC14 – Recruitment 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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