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The Bill The House of Commons recently rejected what is known as the “Right to Die Bill”. The vote wasn’t close; 118 MPs voted for and 330 against. At the…

The CQC today published their new ‘Key Lines Of Enquiry’ (KLOEs) and ‘ratings characteristics’ documents for residential and community services, including home care. You can view the new Key lines of…

Recently I attended a safeguarding seminar in London primarily because it promised information about recruiting staff and volunteers and how to use value-based interviewing. Whilst this was really interesting and…

Once the busy August period is over- and as I get my breath back I start to plan for Winter Pressures. No one likes to hear the word ‘Christmas’ mentioned…

What do you make of this statement? ‘Environments that offer minimal private space and more public space result in competition for control and supremacy. In staffed supported living environments this…

‘Postcode lottery’ for top-up fees in social care? A survey published last week by the charity Independent Age has exposed that there is much confusion among councils over top-up fees…

Well-timed research article As much of the UK enjoys sweltering temperatures, the Nursing Times has published some well-timed research looking at the link between good hydration and the prevention of…

Relieving the crisis in acute care This week the Chancellor delivered his speech to announce the much anticipated 2013 spending review. Health and social care is a key beneficiary, receiving…