Lone Working Policy Template | Editable & CQC-Compliant

Lone Working Policy | CQC-Ready & Fully Editable

This editable Lone Working Policy outlines how your service keeps staff safe when working alone in supported living, domiciliary care, and community-based roles. It supports compliance with health and safety legislation and CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment).

✅ Suitable For:

• Supported living and domiciliary care providers
• All client groups — learning disabilities, mental health, older people, physical disabilities

📌 Covers:

• Definition and examples of lone working
• Risk assessments and safety planning
• Check-ins, emergency procedures, and on-call support
• Incident reporting and follow-up
• Training and staff responsibilities

🛡️ Making Safeguarding Personal

This policy promotes safe, person-centred lone working — protecting both staff and people who use services, while ensuring rights, dignity, and independence are upheld.

📂 What's Included:

• Fully editable Word document (.docx)
• 2.5+ pages of practical guidance and procedures
• Consistent format used across all Impact Guru policy templates

💡 Why This Policy?

CQC expects providers to evidence how they protect staff and manage lone working risks. This policy sets out a clear, proactive approach for frontline safety and regulatory compliance.

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