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Social media is now one of the fastest-growing safeguarding risks in care settings, with a single post or photo having the potential to breach confidentiality, damage trust, or trigger regulatory action. As the CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework places greater emphasis on digital behaviour, care providers must ensure their teams understand what is safe to share online, how to protect service-user information, and how to report concerns quickly and professionally.

CareAdmin centralises staff training, tracks progress, and monitors CQC compliance in real time. Automated alerts, dashboards, and multi-site visibility make staying inspection-ready effortless.

Managing policies in a care home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From safeguarding and health & safety procedures to staff handbooks, keeping policies organised and up-to-date is critical for compliance and smooth operations. Discover how a centralised digital policy system can streamline access, track updates, and ensure your team always follows the latest guidelines — making CQC inspections far less stressful.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a new consultation to reshape how care providers in England are assessed and rated — with greater emphasis on evidence, digital reporting, and continuous compliance. For care homes, this marks a shift toward outcome-driven inspections and real-time data transparency. Care Admin is helping care homes stay ahead by centralising documentation, tracking compliance in real time, and ensuring inspection readiness under the CQC’s evolving standards.

As a care home administrator in 2025, your role extends far beyond managing day-to-day operations. You are the guardian of compliance and quality, ensuring that your care home consistently meets the high standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). With increasing scrutiny and regulatory updates, administrators are now expected to demonstrate accountability, transparency, and a proactive approach to maintaining resident welfare.

In the care sector, compliance is more than a checklist. It is the foundation of safety, trust, and professionalism. Every policy you follow, every record you maintain, and every staff member you hire contributes to the overall quality of care in your home.

Managing a care home means more than meeting CQC requirements — it’s about safeguarding residents’ well-being through proactive compliance, staff training, and streamlined systems that ensure high-quality, inspection-ready care.

This guide explains the differences between basic and enhanced DBS checks, helping businesses choose the right level of disclosure for their needs.