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# How to Record Observations

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## How to Record Observations

This guide explains how to record observations for a service user by selecting the required observation types.

###### Takes 5 minutes

###### For: Care Staff

###### Updated: 16th July 2026

#### Introduction

The Observations module allows you to record clinical and wellbeing observations for a service user. You can select one or more observation types, enter the recorded values, review previous entries, add comments or a red flag if required, and save the completed record.

**In this guide you'll learn how to:**

- Open the Observations recording area
- Select a service user
- Record observation values
- Add comments or a red flag
- Save the completed observation record

#### Select Observations under Recording Areas in Care Planning.

#### Select a service user.

#### Select Continue to open the Observations recording area.

#### Select one or more observations to record.

#### Select the recorded value for the observation.

#### Repeat this process for any additional observations you need to record.

#### Review previous observation entries if required.

#### Select the date the observations were recorded.

#### Select the time the observations were taken.

#### Add a comment if required.

#### Apply a red flag if the record requires attention.

#### Select Save Changes to save the observation record.

#### Top tip

Ensure the observation values, date, and time accurately reflect when the observations were taken before saving the record.

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