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Policy Development Review and Approval policy
For CQC-registered domiciliary care services · version 1.0 · last reviewed 1 June 2026
A policy about policies. It describes the document framework, the difference between policies, procedures and guidance, and the lifecycle from drafting through approval and ratification to review. Version control, document management, and how new or updated policies are communicated to staff and put into practice are also set out.
What this policy covers
- Our policy framework
- Types of document: policies, procedures and guidance
- The policy lifecycle
- Developing and drafting a policy
- Approval and ratification
- Version control and document management
- Communicating and implementing policies
- Reviewing policies
- Archiving and retention
- Registered provider and nominated individual
- Document owners
- Training and awareness
Regulations and guidance it supports
Supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 17 and 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
- Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
- Equality Act 2010
- UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
- Human Rights Act 1998
Common questions
- Is the policy development review and approval 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 17 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.