227 Policies and Procedures required to legally manage your Homecare Agency in Scotland.
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Alcohol and Drugs Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides Care at Home services in Scotland in a safe, lawful, professional and compassionate way by preventing, identifying and responding appropriately to alcohol, drug and substance misuse where it may affect the health, welfare […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} HIV Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides safe, person-centred, compassionate and non-discriminatory care and support to people who are living with HIV or who are affected by HIV. The policy supports staff to understand HIV, reduce stigma, protect confidentiality, apply Standard Infection […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Home Adaptation and Equipment Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} supports people to access, use and review home adaptations, community equipment and assistive equipment safely, lawfully and in a person-centred way. The policy supports people’s independence, choice, dignity, privacy, safety and wellbeing, while […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Accessing People’s Homes Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} staff access the homes of the people we support in a safe, respectful, and professional manner. As a domiciliary care provider, we recognise that entering someone’s home is a privilege that requires consent, discretion, […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Accessing Data of People Receiving Care – GDPR Compliance Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} processes personal data and special category data about people receiving care lawfully, fairly, transparently and securely. This policy supports compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Accessing Staff Data – UK GDPR, Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} manages staff personal data lawfully, fairly, transparently and securely in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Data (Use and […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Handling of Service User Finances Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides safe, lawful, transparent and person-led support where a person we support requires assistance with money, property, shopping, payments or other day-to-day financial matters. {{org_field_name}} will not take over a person’s financial […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Legal Responsibilities Under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} complies with the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and associated Scottish legislation, regulation and guidance when supporting adults who may be unable to make, communicate, understand, […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Disclosure Scotland and PVG Scheme Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} complies with current Scottish disclosure and safeguarding requirements, including the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 as amended, the Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice, and relevant […]
{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Policy on Adherence to the Health and Social Care Standards and Care at Home Regulatory Requirements 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} delivers care at home services in accordance with the Health and Social Care Standards: My Support, My Life, the Social Care and […]
