Latest guidance
Read our guidance documents on the many different aspects of
running care homes for adults.
Find the latest guidance below or search A-Z or by topic.
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Medical alerts
20 November 2008
The latest alerts from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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Immunisation in care homes (nursing)
20 November 2008
This guidance gives our inspectors a guide to good practice when vaccines are prescribed for residents and given by registered nurses employed by the care home (nursing).
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How we write inspection reports
12 November 2008
Read the guidance on how our inspectors should write their reports about care services following an inspection visit.
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How we register a care service
12 November 2008
Read the advice we give our staff on how to process applications and how we assess if someone is a fit person.
Appendix 2 added
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Pharmacy tip: Self medication
27 October 2008
Our pharmacy tips on the safe handling of medicines will help you understand what our inspectors look out for when they visit a social care service.