Disciplinary Policy & Procedure

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. Purpose
• 2. Scope and status
• 3. Principles
• 4. Definitions
• 5. Informal resolution
• 6. Suspension
• 7. Investigation
• 8. The disciplinary hearing
• 9. Sanctions
• 10. Gross misconduct
• 11. Safeguarding and regulatory referrals
• 12. Appeals
• 13. Records
• 14. Roles and responsibilities
• Related documents
• Appendix A - Indicative timescales
• Appendix B - Investigation report (template structure)
• Appendix C - Standard letters (to be issued)
• Version control and review

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Employment Rights Act 1996 and Employment Rights Act 2025
• ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (and ACAS guidance)
• Equality Act 2010
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (Reg 18, 20) - in particular Regulation 18 (Staffing)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (referrals to the DBS)

Who it applies to

All employees, bank, agency and volunteers (as applicable)

How it works

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2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.