Free Resources for UK Care Home Staff
CQC regulation guides, printable handover templates, care plan and risk assessment forms, medication administration guidance — all in one place. Built for care assistants, nurses, and managers working in UK care homes.
Everything You Need, Organised
Four core sections covering the essential areas of UK care home work. Each resource is free, printable, and based on current CQC standards.
CQC Regulations
Understand the Care Quality Commission's framework, the 5 Key Questions, Fundamental Standards, and inspection ratings.
Handover Templates
Printable shift handover, night-to-day, and resident summary templates for effective communication between care teams.
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.
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
CareKit 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.