Independent domiciliary care review

Quality & Service User Experience Audit

Look at people’s feedback, agreed quality checks and what changed in response to concerns about care.

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When this review helps

Useful when you want a closer look at what people receiving care, families and staff say about the service. It can help when the same concerns keep appearing or you want to check whether earlier changes have helped.

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.

People’s feedback

Review the agreed sample of feedback from people receiving care, families and staff.

Staff and quality checks

Look at the agreed staff spot checks and other checks of care quality.

Dignity and preferences

Check how the agreed evidence reflects people’s privacy, preferences and communication needs.

Changes after feedback

Look at what changed in response to feedback and whether there is evidence that it helped.

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 observation of care must be agreed before work starts, along with the sample and consent arrangements.

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