Free CQC checklist template · Annual
Lone working check
A free 5-point checklist for home care agencies. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Workforce wellbeing and enablement” under the Caring key question (Reg 17, 18), as feedback from staff and leaders. Built from HSE. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Risks of lone working assessed
- Staff trained for lone working
- Check-in and emergency arrangements in place
- Out-of-hours support available
- Incidents reported and reviewed
Official sources
HSE: Protecting lone workers
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
Know your gaps before the inspector does.
Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.