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Personal Protective Equipment PPE policy
For CQC-registered domiciliary care services · version 1.0 · last reviewed 1 June 2026
Guidance on what PPE is and how to choose the right items through risk assessment. It covers aprons and gowns, face masks and eye protection, putting PPE on and taking it off safely, single-use, changing and disposal, and the practical questions PPE raises in a person's home.
What this policy covers
- Why PPE matters and what it is
- The framework
- Choosing the right PPE — risk assessment
- Aprons and gowns
- Face masks and eye protection
- Putting on and taking off PPE safely
- Single-use, changing and disposal
- PPE In the person’s home
- Allergies, sensitivities and fit
- PPE And transmission-based precautions
- Supply, storage and availability
- Annex a — PPE for common tasks (quick reference)
Regulations and guidance it supports
Supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 19 and 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002
Common questions
- Is the personal protective equipment ppe policy CQC-aligned?
- Yes. It is written and reviewed by practising UK compliance consultants against current CQC expectations, and supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 19 and 20. It is a controlled starting-point document that you adapt to your own service — you remain the accountable provider.
- Can I download and edit this policy?
- Yes. It downloads as Word (.docx) or PDF with your company name, registered manager, CQC ID and address already filled in on the cover page and throughout the document. The Word version is fully editable.
- Can I buy this policy on its own?
- Policies are sold as a complete library rather than individually, because CQC expects a coherent set that cross-references properly — a single policy in isolation creates gaps. The domiciliary care library contains 141 policies and can be bought outright as a one-off purchase and kept permanently.
- How often is it reviewed?
- The library is re-reviewed every six months and after any material regulatory change. This policy was last reviewed 1 June 2026, and is at version 1.0. Updates reach you automatically, so downloads always reflect the current version.