Independent domiciliary care review

Care Records & Risk Audit

Compare care plans, risk assessments and daily notes to find missing information, conflicting instructions and overdue reviews.

See what the review covers

When this review helps

Useful when care records no longer tell a clear, consistent story about a person’s support. This review helps you see where the agreed sample needs attention before you plan the next round of updates.

The agreed sample

What we can check

We agree the records, people and time period before work starts. The checks below help shape your review; they are not an unlimited review of every record.

Care plans and daily notes

Compare the support described in the care plan with the daily notes and recorded reviews.

Risks and changing needs

Check whether recorded risks, changes in need and agreed actions are reflected across the relevant documents.

Consent and decisions

Review the available consent, capacity and best-interests records within the agreed sample.

Preferences and follow-up

Look for clear personal preferences, completed actions and evidence that planned reviews took place.

After the review

What you receive

Your quote sets out the report and follow-up included in the fee.

See an example audit report

Findings you can work from
A written account of the agreed checks, showing good practice, gaps and the evidence reviewed.
Actions in order of importance
An action plan identifying what needs attention, who will take it forward and the proposed timescales.
A discussion of the findings
A chance to work through the report and agree whether any further support is needed.

Before we start

We agree the sample, delivery method, timetable and fee in writing. Any correction support, re-audit or ongoing monitoring is clearly listed, with its own limits.

Please use the enquiry form for a brief description of your needs only. We agree a suitable way to share records before any personal care information is provided.

Read the client agreement

Important to know

Any corrections must be supported by genuine evidence and approved by the provider. This review does not replace a care assessment or authorise clinical decisions.

The provider remains responsible for care and regulatory decisions. No review guarantees a CQC rating.

Your next step

Tell us what needs a closer look

Describe the concern and the size of your service. We can then agree a sensible starting point.

Discuss this service