HCS28-Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish how {{org_field_name}} ensures that effective fire safety and emergency preparedness arrangements are in place, both within our own operational premises and in the private homes where we deliver care. Our aim is to protect […]
HCS27-Lone Working Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Lone Working Policy 1. Purpose This Lone Working Policy has been developed to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff who work alone while delivering care on behalf of {{org_field_name}}. We acknowledge that lone working is a routine and necessary aspect of domiciliary care, where staff provide personalised […]
HCS26-Moving and Handling Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Moving and Handling Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} promotes safe and dignified moving and handling practices for service users while safeguarding staff from injury. This policy supports compliance with relevant health and safety and social care requirements, including (but not limited to) […]
HCS25-Health and Safety at Work Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Health and Safety at Work Policy 1. Purpose At {{org_field_name}}, we are committed to protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone connected to our service. This includes the people we support, our staff, contractors, visitors, and members of the public. The purpose of this policy is to set out […]
HCS24-Challenging Behaviour Management Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Challenging Behaviour Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent, safe, and person-centred framework for recognising, understanding, and supporting individuals whose behaviour may be perceived as challenging. At {{org_field_name}}, we are committed to promoting dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing for every person we support, and […]
HCS23-Support for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Support for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides safe, person-centred, and empowering care and support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our approach aligns with the Health and Social Care Standards, the Scottish Government’s “Keys […]
HCS22-Positive Risk-Taking and Risk Enablement
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Positive Risk-Taking and Risk Enablement Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out {{org_field_name}}’s approach to enabling positive behaviour, positive risk-taking, and the careful management of restrictive practices, including restraint, in line with the core principles of autonomy, dignity, rights, safety, and safeguarding. {{org_field_name}} recognises that […]
HCS21-Adults with Incapacity and Consent Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Adults with Incapacity and Consent Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline {{org_field_name}}‘s approach to supporting adults with incapacity in making decisions about their care while ensuring that consent is obtained in compliance with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Health and Social […]
HCS20-Dementia Care Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Dementia Care Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides high-quality, person-centred care for people living with dementia. This policy aligns with the Health and Social Care Standards (My support, my life) and the Care Inspectorate Quality Framework for Support Services (care at home, […]
HCS19-Falls Prevention and Management
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Falls Prevention and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the prevention, management, and reporting of falls within {{org_field_name}}. Our goal is to minimise the risk of falls for service users while promoting their independence and safety. This policy ensures compliance with […]