<p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/">University of Leeds</a>, at the request of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health">Department of Health</a> has produced guidance which sets out good practice measures for the safe management and handling of medicines in care homes (with nursing) for older people by care assistants. </p> <p>It&nbsp; provides: </p> <p>&bull; clear information for care home providers, managers and staff on the legal framework for the administration of prescribed medicines for a named individual by care assistants.</p> <p>&bull; the&nbsp; requirements for safety and quality assurance.</p> <p>You can read the guidance here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518298/Medicines_in_care_homes_A.pdf">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518298/Medicines_in_care_homes_A.pdf</a></p>