Free Resources for UK Care Home Staff
Dementia care guides, CQC regulation resources, printable handover templates, care plan and risk assessment forms, medication guidance, infection control, and more — all in one place. Built for care assistants, nurses, and managers working in UK care homes.
Everything You Need, Organised
Six core sections covering the essential areas of UK care home work, plus specialist resources for dementia care, infection control, falls prevention, nutrition, and more. Each resource is free, printable, and based on current CQC standards.
Dementia Care
Person-centred dementia care guides, communication techniques, ABC behaviour charts, and the Getting to Know Me life story template for care homes.
CQC Regulations
Understand the Care Quality Commission's framework, the 5 Key Questions, Fundamental Standards, and inspection ratings.
Care & Nursing Templates
Care plans, risk assessments, incident reports, Mental Capacity Act templates, and supervision records.
Medication Guidance
The 5 Rights of medication administration, MAR chart guidance, controlled drugs procedures, and error protocols.
Infection Prevention & Control
Hand hygiene 5 moments, PPE donning and doffing, outbreak management plans, and IPC audit checklists.
Falls Prevention
Falls risk assessment tools, prevention checklists, and post-fall protocols for care home residents.
Nutrition & Hydration
MUST screening, food and fluid charts, weight monitoring, and IDDSI texture-modified diet guidance.
Admission & Discharge
Pre-admission assessment forms, admission checklists, and hospital transfer documentation for smooth transitions.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding alert forms, types of abuse, and investigation procedures for protecting vulnerable adults.
Fire Safety
Fire risk assessments, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), and evacuation checklists for care homes.
End of Life Care
Advance care planning templates, DNACPR guidance, recognising dying signs, and anticipatory medications.
Complaints Handling
Complaint record forms, investigation trackers, and CQC Regulation 16 guidance for care home complaints.
Handover Templates
Printable shift handover, night-to-day, and resident summary templates for effective communication between care teams.
Employee Responsibilities
UK care home employee duties: duty of care, safeguarding adults, code of conduct, and whistleblowing procedures.
Staff & Employer Resources
What employers must provide and staff are entitled to: induction, the Care Certificate, supervision, employment rights, and teamwork.
Most-Used Resources
Quick links to the resources care workers access most frequently.
Important Notice
Care Handbook is a guidance resource only. It does not replace your organisation's policies, formal training, or current CQC standards. Always follow your employer's specific procedures and consult your line manager or the relevant professional body if you are unsure. The information here is based on current CQC frameworks and UK legislation but may not reflect the very latest updates. Always verify with cqc.org.uk for the most current guidance.