CH78-Safe Use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Safe Use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Policy 1. Purpose This policy sets out how {{org_field_name}} will protect workers from health and safety risks arising from the use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE), including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and other equipment incorporating display screens. {{org_field_name}} will comply with the […]

CH77-CQC Inspection Ratings Display Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Inspection Ratings Display Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} complies with Regulation 20A of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and the current requirements and guidance of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) concerning the display of CQC ratings. […]

CH76-DBS Checks Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} DBS Checks Policy 1. Purpose This policy ensures that all staff members employed by {{org_field_name}} have undergone appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in compliance with Regulation 19: Fit and Proper Persons Employed under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. The policy outlines the […]

CH75-Accessible Premises and Disability Inclusion Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Accessible Premises and Disability Inclusion Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides an inclusive, accessible, and safe environment for all people we support, staff, and visitors, regardless of disability. We are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and Health […]

CH74-Dignity in Care Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Dignity in Care Policy 1. Purpose This policy ensures that all people we support are treated with dignity and respect at all times. It aims to uphold their rights, preferences, and autonomy while promoting person-centred care. It also ensures compliance with Regulation 10: Dignity and Respect under the Health and […]

CH73-Managing Service Users Living with Diabetes

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Service Users Living with Diabetes Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out the arrangements used by {{org_field_name}} to ensure that people living with diabetes receive safe, effective, person-centred and lawful care and treatment. Diabetes care will be based on an assessment of each person’s […]

CH72-Conducting Searches of Residents Rooms in Care Homes Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Conducting Searches of Residents’ Rooms in Care Homes Policy 1. Purpose This policy sets out the circumstances in which a search of a resident’s room, personal storage space or belongings may be considered and the safeguards that must be followed. A resident’s room is their private living space and must […]

CH71-Death of a Service User Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Death of a Service User Policy 1. Purpose and Scope This policy sets out the procedures and responsibilities to be followed when a service user dies while receiving services from the care home. Its purpose is to ensure that every death is managed lawfully, safely, sensitively and with dignity and […]

CH70-CQC Notifications Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} CQC Notifications Policy 1. Purpose This policy sets out how {{org_field_name}} will meet its statutory duties to notify the Care Quality Commission (CQC) of specified changes, events and incidents relating to its regulated activities. The principal notification requirements relevant to this policy arise under the Health and Social Care Act […]

CH69-Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy 1. Purpose This policy sets out the arrangements used by {{org_field_name}} to prevent or adequately control exposure to substances hazardous to health and to protect people who use the service, employees, contractors, visitors and others who may be affected by the activities […]