Care Home Accident Book

    Incident recording that supports your duty of care

    From falls to medication errors, Accident Book gives your managers a consistent, CQC-ready system across every care home in your group.

    The challenges care providers face

    Busy shifts, vulnerable residents, and regulatory pressure make thorough incident recording essential — but difficult.

    CQC inspection pressure

    Incomplete incident records raise red flags during inspections and can affect ratings.

    Falls documentation

    Every fall needs proper recording with context, actions taken, and follow-up — often under time pressure.

    Medication incident tracking

    Errors need clear documentation for clinical governance, families, and regulators.

    Staff and resident incidents

    Both need recording, but with different considerations for safeguarding and duty of care.

    Paper systems in busy homes

    Handwritten books get lost, entries are illegible, and finding historic records takes too long.

    The solution for care homes

    Features built for the realities of residential care — quick to use, thorough by design.

    QR codes on every floor

    Staff report incidents immediately from the point of care — no office trip required.

    Works on any device

    No app install needed. Staff use their phones or shared tablets.

    Photo evidence capture

    Document injuries, hazards, and environmental factors visually.

    Multi-home dashboard

    Regional managers see incident patterns across all homes.

    RIDDOR guidance built-in

    Know when injuries require HSE notification within deadlines.

    Common care home incidents

    We understand the types of incidents that occur in residential care settings.

    Resident falls (witnessed and unwitnessed)
    Medication errors and near-misses
    Skin tears and pressure injuries
    Challenging behaviour incidents
    Manual handling injuries (staff)
    Slips, trips, and environmental hazards

    How it works in practice

    A simple flow that fits into care routines without adding burden.

    1

    QR poster in each unit or floor

    Staff scan with their phone — no login or app download needed.

    2

    Quick mobile form

    Record what happened, who was involved, actions taken, and add photos.

    3

    Manager receives instant alert

    Review the incident, add notes, and escalate if needed.

    4

    Head office has oversight

    Track trends, prepare for inspections, and export reports.

    Built for inspections

    When CQC inspectors ask about your incident records, you'll be ready.

    CQC inspection-ready

    Clear, timestamped records that demonstrate your duty of care.

    RIDDOR deadline tracking

    Automatic guidance on reporting timeframes for serious injuries.

    GDPR-compliant storage

    Resident and staff data stored securely with proper retention controls.

    Clear audit trails

    Every entry timestamped with follow-up actions for regulators and families.

    Who this is for

    Accident Book is built for care providers with teams and regulatory obligations.

    Good fit for

    • Care home groups with multiple locations
    • Residential and nursing homes
    • Domiciliary care providers
    • Supported living services
    • Learning disability care providers

    Not ideal for

    • Single-person care arrangements
    • Informal family care without staff

    Used by care providers across the UK

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