Latest guidance
Read our latest guidance documents on the many different aspects
of running care homes for older people.
Find the latest guidance below or search A-Z or by
topic.
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Improved AQAA forms now available
13 August 2008
New versions of the annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) self-assessment and data set forms are now available from this website.
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Medical alerts
05 August 2008
The latest alerts from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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Notifications: guidance and forms
17 July 2008
Notifications: Guidance and forms. One guidance document and four forms.
The guidance informs the provider legal obligations with regards to notifications.
The notification forms are downloadable
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Food safety in care homes
01 July 2008
The Food Standards Agency has published a supplement which includes information about additional safety measures specific to food safety in care homes.
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SIM on bed rail risk management
16 May 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced Sector Information Minutes (SIM) on bed rail risk management in health and social care.
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SIM on burning risks from hot surfaces
16 May 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have produced Sector Information Minutes (SIM) on burning risks from hot surfaces in health and social care.