DCW126-Managing Redundancy and Employee Support Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Managing Redundancy and Employee Support Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear and structured approach to managing redundancies at {{org_field_name}} in a fair, transparent, and legally compliant manner. Redundancy is a difficult process that can have a significant emotional and financial impact on employees. […]
DCW125-Recycling Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Recycling Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} manages waste, recycling and related environmental responsibilities safely, lawfully and responsibly within its domiciliary support service in Wales. The organisation will comply with applicable Welsh waste and recycling legislation, including the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, the […]
DCW124-Maintaining Professional Boundaries Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Maintaining Professional Boundaries Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all employees of {{org_field_name}} maintain clear and appropriate professional boundaries with service users to safeguard their dignity, independence, and well-being, while also protecting staff from situations that may compromise their professional integrity. Professional boundaries define […]
DCW123-Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides a proactive and effective approach to the prevention, early identification, and management of pressure ulcers for individuals receiving domiciliary care. Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, can lead to serious complications […]
DCW122-Safe Collection and Handling of Prescriptions Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Safe Collection and Handling of Prescriptions Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the collection, ordering, receipt, transport, handover, recording and, where agreed in the personal plan, support with medicines is carried out safely, lawfully and in a person-centred way within {{org_field_name}}’s domiciliary support service. […]
DCW121-Supporting Service Users with Pets: Risk Assessment and Safety Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Supporting Service Users with Pets: Risk Assessment and Safety Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidelines on how {{org_field_name}} supports service users who have pets while ensuring the safety, hygiene, and well-being of both service users and care staff. Pets can play a vital […]
DCW120-Professional Development Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Professional Development Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff, workers, volunteers, agency workers and others engaged by {{org_field_name}} receive appropriate induction, supervision, appraisal, training, learning and professional development to enable them to provide safe, effective, rights-based, person-centred domiciliary support services in Wales. This […]
DCW119-Supporting Personal and Sexual Relationships Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Supporting Personal and Sexual Relationships Policy 1. Purpose This policy sets out our approach to supporting service users in their right to personal and sexual relationships while receiving care and support. It ensures that our home care service upholds the dignity, autonomy, and human rights of individuals, recognising that all […]
DCW118-Paternity Leave Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Paternity Leave Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the rights and entitlements of employees of {{org_field_name}} in relation to statutory paternity leave and statutory paternity pay. This policy applies in Wales and reflects the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Work and Families Act 2006, the […]
DCW117-Oral Care Policy
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Oral Care Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all individuals receiving care from {{org_field_name}} are provided with appropriate oral health support. Oral health is a key factor in overall well-being, contributing to comfort, self-esteem, communication, and nutrition. Poor oral health can lead to pain, […]