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Incident Report Form

An incident report form for recording any accident, injury, near-miss, or unexpected event in accordance with CQC Regulation 12 and the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). All incidents must be recorded promptly and accurately.

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Incident Report Form

This template is for guidance only. Adapt it to meet your organisation's specific policies and procedures. Always follow your employer's protocols and current CQC standards.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

For guidance only — always follow your organisation's policies and current CQC standards. Care Handbook provides general information and templates for UK care home staff. It does not replace formal training, professional judgement, or your employer's specific policies and procedures. Always consult your line manager or the relevant professional body if in doubt.

⚕️Care Handbook

Free resources for UK care home staff. Dementia care, CQC guidance, infection control, templates, and medication information — all in one place.

Dementia & Specialist

  • Dementia Care
  • Getting to Know Me
  • ABC Behaviour Chart
  • Infection Control
  • Falls Prevention
  • Nutrition & Hydration

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  • Fire Safety
  • End of Life Care
  • Complaints Handling
  • Admission & Discharge

Templates & Guidance

  • Care & Nursing Templates
  • Handover Templates
  • Medication Guidance
  • Employee Responsibilities
  • Staff Resources

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