PART IIICONDUCT OF THE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Restrictions on acting for residents22

1

Subject to paragraph (2), the registered person shall not pay money belonging to any resident into a bank account unless –

a

the account is in the name of the resident to which the money belongs; and

b

the account is not used by the registered person in connection with the carrying on or management of the residential care home.

2

Paragraph (1) does not apply to money which is paid to the registered person in respect of charges payable by a resident for accommodation or other services provided by the registered person at the home.

3

The registered person shall ensure a record is kept of persons working at the home acting as the appointee or agent of a resident.