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the area you are interested in to view the relevant standards:
Commision for Social Care Inspection
Once you have found a suitable
home and have agreed a price with the vendors it is advisable to
contact the relevant office of the Commission for Social Care Inspection
(with the owners’ permission) and request the application
pack.
This can also be downloaded
from the internet by visiting www.csci.org.uk
All types of Care
Homes are now regulated by 9 regional and 73 area offices of the
Commission for Social Care Inspection.
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London
Head Office:
Commission for Social
Care Inspection
London
SW1P 2QF
Tel: 020 7979 2000
Fax : 020 7979 2111 |
Newcastle
Head Office:
St. Nicholas Building
St. Nicholas Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1NB
Tel: 0191 233 3600
Fax : 0191 233 3569 |
Leeds
Head Office:
St. Paul’s House
23 Park Square (South)
Leeds
LS1 2ND
Tel: 0113 220 4600
Fax : 0113 220 4628 |
Click here to search
for a regional office on the care standards website www.carestandards.org.uk.
What Does the
Registration Process Involve?
Under the Care Standards Act 2000 all providers of
health and social care services must be formally approved and
registered with the CSCI. The application has 3 elements – the
premises, the owners and the manager or person in charge. A non-refundable
fee will be charged when your application is submitted; this is
usually circa £2,186 with a further £596 for a managers
application.
The time taken for registration approval does vary considerably
but you should allow around 6-12 weeks from start to finish.
1. Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
The CSCI will check all applicants for registration with the Criminal
Records Bureau (CRB) who will carry out Police, Department of Health
and Department of Education and Skills checks. You will need to
have received your CRB check before you can submit your application
for registration.
2. Completing the
Application Forms.
The pack is lengthy and will cover every aspect
of the business from measuring the residents’ bedrooms to
listing members of staff. You will inevitably need the vendors’
co-operation in completing the application and you may find it
useful to request via the agent a meeting with the vendor for this
purpose.
3. Taking up References.
Your application will not be processed unless your medical and financial reference is included in the application.
4. The ‘Fit Persons’ Interview
Usually once the references have been received you will be called
in for an interview where you will be quizzed on all aspects of
the business and your background. You will be expected to show a
high level of understanding of the National Minimum Standards and
the Care Standards Act. This is usually the final stage of the process
and you should be advised shortly after of the outcome of your application.
If the care sector is a completely new venture for you or you don’t
feel that you have sufficient knowledge regarding the recently imposed
National Minimum Standards, we can steer you through the complete
process, offering you as much or as little support as you need in
any of the following areas:
- Fit Person’s
interview and Assessment Questionnaire
- Overview of your
business: Occupancy, Income and Expenditure
- Staffing Models
Recruitment Practices
With hands on experience
of running a Care Home and with recent experience of inspection
under the CSCI, we can guide you through the maze!
Should you require an initial discussion
to assess your needs we can put you in touch with expert consultants.
Please contact us on 01622
817484 |
