Services

Support across every part of Care Home governance

28 services in seven areas, from our Care Plan and Risk Assessment Review to trend analysis, manager support and CQC readiness. Only the Care Plan Review has a fixed special offer price; every other service is quoted to suit your service.

[Adam to confirm: which services to show initially. The catalogue marks services 19 to 28 as later or not a current priority.]

Area 01

Care Plan and Risk Assessment Review

An independent, triangulated review of resident care plans and risk assessments, available at a special offer price.

Example report format

AreaDiscrepancy identifiedWhat needs to be corrected
Moving and handlingThe care plan describes one staff member for transfers, while the risk assessment states two.Confirm the current assessed need and update both records so they match.
Care plan wordingA section contains another resident’s name, copied from a template.Remove the copied text and rewrite the section for this resident.

Illustrative example of the format only. These are not real findings.

Optional management action plan

Field
Finding or concern identified
Action required
Manager accountable
Person responsible
Target date
Evidence of completion
Management verification

Turnaround time: [Adam to confirm: typical turnaround for a review]   Documents are handled securely and confidentially, used only for the agreed review, and retention and deletion are agreed before work begins.

Area 02

Governance, Audit and Trend Analysis

Help to see what your data and audits are telling you, and to close the governance loop.

Governance and Audit

Governance and Management Oversight Review

What HCS will do

  • Review audit schedules, trackers and action plans
  • Check that actions are completed, verified and learnt from, closing the governance loop
  • Look at how management oversight is evidenced
  • Practical recommendations linked to Regulation 17 (Good governance)
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Governance and Audit

Targeted Care Home Audit

What HCS will do

  • A focused audit of one area you choose, such as care plans, medication, falls, IPC or daily notes
  • Clear findings and practical, prioritised actions
  • Suggestions for evidencing management oversight of the improvements
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Governance and Audit

Medication Governance and MAR/eMAR Review

What HCS will do

  • Review MAR or eMAR records for omissions, gaps, late administration and refusals
  • Check PRN guidance, controlled drug records, stock checks and medication audits
  • Look at medication competency and how errors are followed up
  • Actions to strengthen medication governance

Clinical prescribing and clinical decisions stay with qualified professionals.

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Governance and Audit

Environmental, Property and Health and Safety Governance Review

What HCS will do

  • Review fire, water safety, maintenance and equipment records
  • Check servicing and safety records such as LOLER, hoists, bed rails and window restrictors
  • Look at walkarounds, environmental checks, COSHH and IPC audits
  • An action plan showing how risks are monitored and evidenced

Specialist inspections and assessments, such as fire risk assessments, gas, electrical and legionella, stay with qualified specialists.

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Governance and Audit

Provider Visit and Independent Management Assurance Review

What HCS will do

  • An independent review of key quality, safety and governance areas for the provider
  • Assurance on how well management oversight is working
  • A written summary of findings and actions
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Governance and Audit

Policy and Procedure Review

What HCS will do

  • Review policies for clarity, accuracy and practical use
  • Check that policies reflect how your service actually works
  • Highlight outdated content that needs updating

This is not legal advice.

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Area 03

Manager Support

Practical, confidential support for Registered Managers and management teams.

Manager Support

Registered Manager and Management Support Sessions

What HCS will do

  • One to one sessions for Registered Managers and management teams
  • A short pre-session summary so the time is focused
  • Work through governance, documentation, incidents or inspection preparation
  • Leave every session with clear, agreed actions

Support does not replace the provider’s responsibility or professional judgement.

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Manager Support

Monthly Governance Support Retainer

What HCS will do

  • Regular governance support each month, with an agreed scope
  • Consistent, independent input across audits, data and management oversight
  • Flexible support as priorities change
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Area 04

CQC Readiness and Registration Support

Help to prepare for inspection and registration with confidence, without overpromising.

CQC Readiness

CQC Readiness Review and Mock Inspection

What HCS will do

  • A structured mock inspection informed by the CQC Single Assessment Framework
  • Review records, evidence, environment and governance
  • A written report of strengths, gaps and actions

We do not guarantee any CQC outcome or rating.

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CQC Readiness

CQC Quality Statement and Evidence Mapping Review

What HCS will do

  • Map your evidence against the CQC quality statements
  • Identify where evidence is weak or missing
  • Suggest practical sources of evidence you already have

We do not guarantee any CQC outcome or rating.

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CQC Readiness

CQC Interview Preparation

What HCS will do

  • Prepare for conversations and interviews with CQC
  • Practise likely questions and receive honest feedback
  • Help to explain clearly how you know your service is safe and well led

We do not guarantee any CQC outcome or rating.

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CQC Readiness

CQC Registration Support

What HCS will do

  • Limited or full support options
  • Help organising the information and evidence needed for an application
  • Preparation support for the registration process

CQC alone decides whether to grant registration.

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Area 05

Incident, Safeguarding and Root Cause Analysis

Clear, honest and compassionate support when things go wrong, focused on learning.

Incidents and Safeguarding

Root Cause Analysis and Serious Incident Review

What HCS will do

  • A structured investigation with a clear chronology
  • Separate the immediate cause, contributory factors and root cause
  • Look at systems and oversight rather than blaming individuals
  • Lessons learnt, recommendations and an action plan
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Incidents and Safeguarding

Safeguarding Documentation and Response Support

What HCS will do

  • Structure responses with headings that match each enquiry
  • Build a factual chronology and acknowledge evidenced mistakes
  • Explain the actions taken to reduce risk and prevent recurrence

Safeguarding decisions and referrals remain with the provider and the relevant authorities.

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Incidents and Safeguarding

Complaints Investigation and Response Support

What HCS will do

  • Break complaints down into individual issues
  • Plan the investigation and evidence for each issue
  • Draft clear, compassionate and evidence based responses
  • Identify wider learning for the service

The provider approves and sends the final response.

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Incidents and Safeguarding

Duty of Candour Support

What HCS will do

  • Open, honest and compassionate Duty of Candour correspondence
  • A meaningful apology, factual account, findings and actions
  • An offer to meet and a named lead contact

The provider remains responsible for meeting the Duty of Candour.

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Incidents and Safeguarding

Lessons Learnt and Shared Learning

What HCS will do

  • Set out what happened, what was learnt and how learning was shared
  • Create Lessons Learnt summaries for teams, handovers and meetings
  • Actions that prevent recurrence without blaming one person
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Area 06

Workforce, Supervision and Champion Support

Support to evidence safe recruitment, a competent workforce and effective champion roles.

Workforce

Staff File and Safe Recruitment Review

What HCS will do

  • Check application, interview, references, ID, right to work and DBS records
  • Review employment gaps, induction, training and competency evidence
  • Check supervisions, appraisals and professional registration where relevant
  • A clear list of gaps and actions

Recruitment decisions remain with the provider.

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Workforce

Supervision and Staff Development

What HCS will do

  • Sessions on meaningful, role specific supervisions
  • Support with structure, objectives, feedback and follow up
  • A digital supervision pack is planned for the future
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Workforce

Training Compliance and Competency Review

What HCS will do

  • Review your training matrix and compliance levels
  • Check that competency assessments are in place and up to date
  • Highlight gaps and priorities
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Workforce

Training Needs Analysis

What HCS will do

  • Identify training needs across roles and teams
  • Link needs to audits, incidents and resident needs
  • A prioritised training plan
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Workforce

Care Home Champion Documentation and Governance

What HCS will do

  • Champion role descriptions and objectives
  • A meeting schedule and agenda
  • A tracker for objectives, actions, evidence, outcomes and manager verification
  • An annual review of each champion role
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Area 07

Programmes and Training

Structured, longer term support and training for managers and leadership teams.

Programmes and Training

Post Inspection Improvement Programme

What HCS will do

  • Monthly support after an inspection
  • Turn inspection findings into a clear improvement plan
  • Track progress and evidence improvement over time

We do not guarantee any CQC outcome or rating.

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Programmes and Training

New Registered Manager 90 Day Support Programme

What HCS will do

  • Monthly support through a new manager’s first 90 days
  • Help to set up governance systems, priorities and oversight
  • Regular check ins and clear actions
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Programmes and Training

90 Day Governance Recovery Programme

What HCS will do

  • An intensive 90 day programme to rebuild governance systems
  • Audits, trackers, action plans and management oversight
  • Regular progress reviews

We do not guarantee any CQC outcome or rating.

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Programmes and Training

Governance and Leadership Training

What HCS will do

  • Online group sessions, or half day and full day training on site
  • Governance, oversight, auditing and action planning
  • Practical for managers and senior teams
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Confidentiality and data protection

Documents are handled securely and confidentially, and used only for the agreed purpose. We request only the information needed, and agree retention and deletion with you before work begins.

Provider responsibility

Hamilton Care Solutions is not a registered care provider, registered manager or legal adviser. We identify gaps and provide recommendations. The provider remains responsible for reviewing, approving and implementing them, and for professional or clinical advice where required.

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