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Providers who are yet to interview with the CQC, or those who are waiting for the CQC's decision, but who received requests for additional information, should familiarize themselves with and adopt (if wanted or necessary), the following guidance: The provider and/or the registered manager should be confident and knowledgeable about the ongoing government, NHS, and CQC advice (available on their respective websites). They should highlight the following measures they are willing to undertake (add or remove based on their situation/capabilities): Well-trained and well-equipped staff Staff will be offered training and support to contribute to the care and control of the virus. A Hands-on management team that will be actively working in the field, as well as coordinating care.  Increased use of community assets, such as voluntary groups, to cover the gaps left by care providers. Greater flexibility in the support offered, to cater to the current climate. Increased use of electronic data...

Supported living arrangements aim to increase each individual’s independence and skills by reducing dependency over a period of time. This should therefore increase the independence of the adult and reduce the amount of paid and unpaid support that they need.  This enables people to try new things, allows the provision of care and support in their own homes and may support people to move on to more independent forms of accommodation. The provision of tenancy-based accommodation enables people with disabilities to rent their own homes with the security of tenure as long as they abide by the rules of their tenancy.  This is in line with the Care Act (2014) and is in keeping with adults without disabilities and fits with the principles of living an ordinary life. Tenancy-based accommodation can include property rented from registered social landlords, not-for-profit and charitable landlords or through private rentals. Accommodation should be as stable as possible for the tena...