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A Bug’s Life
August 5, 2022
Alison Lowerson, QCS Policy Manager outlines why health and social providers need effective pest control management procedures, especially in the summer. The Walt Disney film ‘A Bug’s Life’ is an…
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Managing a multi-generational workforce
August 1, 2022
With the care sector attracting a diverse and multi-generational workforce, managers need to know how to create an environment that works for everyone. Nikita Passi, Solicitor at Napthens explains.​​ The workforce…
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National data opt-Out required from 31 July 2022 – what you need to do
July 26, 2022
Digital Social Care is urging health and social care providers to comply with the national data opt-out service by the end of July. This is a service that allows everyone…
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The Capacity Tracker – Here to stay with added bite
July 25, 2022
Just over a year ago I wrote how the capacity tracker was changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and that in another life I refused to engage with…
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NHS leaders call for national minimum wage for social care to halt staff exodus
July 22, 2022
NHS leaders are calling on the Government to immediately implement a national social care worker minimum wage of £10.50 an hour in England. The NHS Confederation, on behalf of healthcare…
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New government powers set to demand service delivery information from all care providers
July 21, 2022
The Government is to introduce new powers that will require all adult social care providers to provide information to help build a ‘better picture of the delivery of services.’ No…
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CQC Single Assessment Framework: Ratings and key questions
July 20, 2022
The CQC is continuing to roll out more guidance on its new single assessment framework that will start in January 2023. This week it highlighted the importance of ratings and…
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Why developing the next generation of leaders is vital to our sector
July 18, 2022
Having worked as a senior leader in the adult social care for 17 years, I have always believed strongly in supporting future leaders. I have worked in many operational leadership…
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