The UK social-care glossary
Plain-English explanations of the terms, regulations and acronyms of UK social care, written for the people running domiciliary agencies. Every entry goes past the definition: how the thing actually works day to day, the mistakes that catch providers out, and what CQC expects. We add entries carefully, not in bulk; a short glossary of real answers beats a long one of dictionary stubs.
What is domiciliary care?
A plain-English, operations-focused explanation of domiciliary (home) care: what it includes, how it differs from residential and nursing care, who provides it, how it is regulated across the UK, and what an agency actually does day to day.
Browse the glossaryWhat is a MAR chart?
A plain-English, operations-focused explanation of MAR charts (Medication Administration Records): what they record, how they work in domiciliary care, paper vs electronic (eMAR), the recording errors inspectors flag, and what CQC expects.
Browse the glossaryWhat is the CQC Single Assessment Framework?
A plain-English, operations-focused explanation of the CQC Single Assessment Framework (SAF): what replaced the KLOEs in late 2023, quality statements and evidence categories, continuous assessment, and what it means for a domiciliary agency in practice.
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