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Hey there — Welcome to your free care resources hub.Here, you’ll find a wide range of helpful materials, practical guides, and easy-to-use learning tools designed to make your day-to-day work in health and social care a little easier.

Looking to strengthen your skills, you can stay updated with best practices, or simply find reliable information you can use on the job, this hub brings everything together in one convenient place.

Feel free to explore, learn at your own pace, and use these care resources whenever you need support in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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Free Health and Social Care Resources Library

This is your go-to library for trusted information and materials to guide you through every aspect of care delivery. From Q&A videos, factsheets to downloadable templates that explain complex care topics in simple, practical terms. Whether you’re managing a team, preparing for a CQC inspection, or refreshing your training, this library gives you clear, easy-to-use care resources with helpful tips to apply in your daily work in delivering person-centred care and staying compliant.

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Free Video Resources For Care Professionals

Here, you’ll find a collection of short Q&A sessions with employment law experts, and CQC inspectors who share insights from real-life practice. Each video answers common questions about CQC inspections, compliance, employment law and many other challenges faced by care employers and workers in the adult care sector. Watch them at your own pace, on any device, whenever you need a quick refresher or a bit of extra guidance.

Can Care Homes Really Stop Staff from Speaking Their Own Language or Is This a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?

A single misunderstanding around language rules could trigger discrimination claims you’re not prepared for.

What Should You Know Before Hiring Agency Staff Through Third Parties — And What Could Go Horribly Wrong?

Many providers trust third-party agencies blindly, until a scandal, breach, or inspection exposes everything.

Is Social Media Use in Your Care Home Exposing You to Massive Risks?

One careless post could destroy your reputation, breach confidentiality, or trigger safeguarding alerts.

Could Mishandling Staff With Additional Job Safety Put You on the Wrong Side of Compliance?

A tiny oversight in handling safety restrictions can trigger legal trouble, safeguarding breaches, and serious fines.

Are You Missing These Monthly Audits That Could Cost Care Providers Everything?

Many providers skip these critical checks until an inspection exposes the gaps and everything falls apart.

What Happens When Carers Refuse Cleaning Tasks And Is Your Service at Risk?

Ignoring this issue could lead to conflict, compliance issues, and serious safety red flags during inspections.

Are Recurring Last-Minute Sickness Absences About to Cripple Your Workforce?

These “harmless” last-minute call-ins may be a warning sign of deeper problems you can’t afford to overlook.

How Can You Check Candidate Integrity When References Are Weak or Are You Hiring a Liability?

One bad hire can cause safeguarding nightmares and weak references make the risk even greater.

Should Zero-Hour Staff Repeat Mandatory Training — Or Are You Sitting on a Legal Time Bomb?

Missing or outdated training could leave you fully liable in an incident even if you didn’t know.

Are Your Staff Secretly Falling Asleep on Shift and Is Your Service in Danger Because of It?

Hidden fatigue is one of the biggest silent threats in care — and the consequences can be disastrous.

Could Poor Sickness Management in Probation Put Your Entire Team at Risk?

One wrong move during probation could create long-term staffing chaos and you may not see it until it’s too late.

Are You Really Prepared for the Scary Changes Coming to Pay Rates & NI Contributions?

Most employers have no idea what’s about to hit them. These changes could wreck your payroll if you don’t act now.

Care Providers Are Missing Out on Thousands in LDSS Funding - Don’t Be One of Them!

Most care providers have no idea how much government-funded training money they’re leaving on the table. In this episode, experts expose who qualifies, and the costly mistakes that could shut you out of essential funding and staff support.

Refusing to Drive in Bad Weather? What Employers Can and Can’t Do

When safety meets company policy, things get tricky. Learn how managers should handle staff refusing to drive in dangerous conditions, without breaking employment law or morale.

Got a Poor CQC Rating? Here’s Exactly What to Do Next

A bad rating isn’t the end—it’s your comeback story waiting to happen. Find out how to recover, rebuild, and regain the trust of both inspectors and clients.

CQC Red Flags That Can Instantly Ruin Your Rating. Avoid These!

Some mistakes are unforgivable in the eyes of CQC. Learn which red flags inspectors spot instantly and how to make sure they never appear in your service.

You Won’t Believe What Inspectors Have Found During CQC Visits

From shocking oversights to inspiring practices, see the most surprising discoveries inspectors have reported (and what you can learn from them).

Inside the CQC Your Last-Minute CQC Survival Guide – What to Do Before They Arrive: What REALLY Happens Behind Closed Doors

It’s crunch time! Here’s your final prep checklist to ensure your care service makes a strong impression before the inspection starts.

The Secret Checklist: What CQC Inspectors REALLY Focus On

Ever wonder what inspectors zoom in on the most? Uncover the top areas they assess—and how to shine in each one.

Caught Off Guard? How to Ace Your CQC Inspection Like a Pro

From greeting inspectors to handling tough questions, learn insider tips that help managers and staff stay calm, confident, and inspection-ready.

Residential vs Domiciliary Care: The Hidden Differences CQC Inspectors Look For

Think all care inspections are the same? Think again. Discover the key contrasts between residential and domiciliary care inspections and why missing them could cost your rating.

The #1 Mistake That Can Instantly FAIL Your CQC Inspection

Don’t let one tiny oversight destroy your CQC rating. This mistake has cost countless providers their “Good” status – are you making it too?

Inside the CQC Inspection: What REALLY Happens Behind Closed Doors

Think you know how inspections work? Think again. Here’s the truth about what inspectors look for – and why most providers aren’t ready.

The CQC Rule Changes No One Told You About (Until It’s Too Late)

Thousands of providers were caught off guard by these new inspection rules. Find out what’s changed – before your next visit.

Missing These 5 Documents Could RUIN Your CQC Outcome

Inspectors ask for them first – and missing even one could trigger an immediate downgrade. Don’t risk it. Know exactly what they want.

Why Your Staff Might Be the Reason You Fail CQC - and How to Fix It

Many providers lose points because their team wasn’t ready. Learn what inspectors really expect from your staff before it’s too late.

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