Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every employer in the UK must appoint a competent person under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations. If you don’t have the knowledge or capacity in-house, Cura Safety can act as your external competent person.

No. Even providers with under 5 employees must still manage health and safety. You may not need written policies, but you still need risk assessments and competent advice.

We specialise in:

• Residential & nursing care

• Supported living

• Domiciliary care

• GP & primary care

• Dental practices

• Veterinary practices

• Therapy & clinical settings

Each sector receives tailored, practical advice.

Yes. Site visits can be included in a retainer or booked separately. A typical visit includes:

• Full H&S audit

• Walkthrough of risks

• Action plan with clear priorities

Most providers see progress within 30 days, with full compliance achieved over several months depending on your current documentation and size.

Absolutely. We can review health and safety documents, identify gaps, update risk assessments and provide a clear action plan to help you feel fully prepared.

Fire safety is highly specialised, so we work with a qualified fire assessor. We advise you on what is required and arrange a referral when needed.

Risk assessments should be reviewed:

• Annually

• After incidents

• When processes, staff or equipment change

• When the level of risk changes

We review and update these for you as part of your support.

Yes. One-off services include:

• Full site audit

• Policy package

• Risk assessment package

You can upgrade to a retainer at any time.

Yes. We support multi-location practices with:

• Group-wide audits

• Policy standardisation

• Our entire focus is in the care & clinical sector

• Clear, friendly and approachable support

• Tailored solutions that work

• Transparent costs

• Flexible support designed around your service

Yes. Most small to medium providers save money by outsourcing because they avoid:

· Recruitment costs

· Training expenses

· Full time salary commitment

· Time spent trying to interpret Health and Safety legislation

Yes. We can review the incident, advise on legal requirements, support with RIDDOR, and create corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.

Simply get in touch. We’ll discuss your service and how we can help. There is no obligation, we want to make sure we are right for you.