W&P’s CQC policies and procedures for Health and Social Care services.
We offer easy-to-use policy sets for a wide range of care services and regulated activities. These include care homes with nursing, care homes without nursing, home care (domiciliary care), supported living, and community services for people with learning disabilities.
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Five-Star Policies and Procedures for Health and Social Care
Why choose Health and Social Care Policies from W&P
Our policy customers get free access to our expert compliance team and policy writers. This friendly team brings a wide range of experience in nursing, residential care, supported living, and home care.
If you or your managers have questions about our policies or need help with regulations or best practices, we’re here for you. You can contact us by email or phone, and we’ll respond quickly.
We offer clear, honest advice—our customers say it’s a trusted and valuable support service.
Are your current policies and procedures up to date?
Health and social care policies must keep pace with ongoing changes in employment law, best practice guidelines, and CQC regulations—including the evolving CQC Single Assessment Framework. At W&P, our Policy and Compliance Team continuously monitors these updates to ensure you always receive fully up-to-date, CQC-compliant health and social care policies.
The W&P Policy Update Service
“The update service is free for your first year”
Keep your policies and procedures CQC compliant with W&P’s Policy Update Service. Our expert policy and compliance team regularly checks official websites and regulatory publications to stay up to date with the latest changes in the Health and Social Care sector. We use this information to update your policies every four months—or sooner if there are major changes to regulations, best practice guidance, case law, or customer feedback.
You’ll get the first year of updates completely free. To make things easy, we ask you to set up a direct debit for your annual subscription. After your free year, unless you cancel, your subscription will continue at just £320 per year (plus VAT).
With W&P, there are no hidden license agreements, no restrictive terms, and no long-term contracts—just straightforward, reliable support.
Written to meet all the CQC regulatory, legislative and good practice guidance
Branded to include your company name, logo and contact details
No long-term contracts, No license agreements, No restrictive clauses
Includes Health & Safety and Risk Assessment Form Templates
[94 docs]
Assessment and Care Planning Form Templates
[38 docs]
Quality Assurance and Audit Forms Templates
[72 docs]
Cross checked to other legislative requirements e.g. Data Protection Act, Equality Act etc.
Related Policies to assist those who have local authority or NHS contracts
Policy Review Record to evidence CQC compliance
Includes Medication Form Templates
[24 docs]
Recruitment, Selection & Personnel Templates
[93 docs]
Free Policy Updates included
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are Policies in Health and Social Care Essential?
Policies in health and social care provide a structured framework that guides how services are delivered, managed, and improved. These policies are vital because they establish clear expectations for staff, protect the rights of service users, and ensure that care is consistent, ethical, and compliant with current legislation.
In practice, policies in health and social care settings cover a wide range of areas, from safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting dignity in care to handling medication safely and managing data protection. They serve as a reference point for decision-making, enabling care providers to respond confidently to complex situations while maintaining professional standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating these policies is crucial, as regulations, best practices, and service user needs continue to evolve. By implementing well-defined and current policies, health and social care organisations can improve service quality, reduce risk, and demonstrate accountability to regulators, service users, and the wider community.
