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What life is like if you have a learning disability
June 22, 2022
Abi Spence, QCS contributor, shines a light on how care providers and the people they support can celebrate Learning Disability Week from 22-26 June. Impact of COVID-19 The impact of COVID-19…
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Why meaningful engagement matters in Dementia Care
June 17, 2022
What do we mean by meaningful engagement and why does it matter in dementia care? As an Occupational Therapist specialising in dementia and the founder of the PAL Instrument, a…
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Government launches health and wellbeing resources for care providers
June 13, 2022
The government has launched new guidance for care workers to help them manage their personal mental health. ‘Health and wellbeing of the adult social care workforce’ is for people who…
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Scheme to provide financial support to families of NHS and social care who lost loved ones is extended
June 10, 2022
The families of frontline social and NHS staff who lost loved ones during the pandemic still have time to apply to the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme.…
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Recruitment guidance and best practice for care providers
June 9, 2022
Handy resources to help you recruit the staff you need from QCS, CQC and Skills for Care. The CQC is issuing a reminder to care providers of its good practice…
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Why workplace banter isn’t always ‘just a bit of fun’
June 1, 2022
Employment tribunals have seen claims for bullying and harassment attributed to workplace ‘banter’ increase by 44% in the last year. Sarah J. Barker, Solicitor Apprentice at Napthens offers tips on…
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Learn more about the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022
June 1, 2022
This month, a new law comes into force that aims to prevent and reduce barriers disabled people face in accessing taxis and privately hired vehicles. Michelle Roby, Employment Law Adviser…
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Do you have menopause related policies at work?
June 1, 2022
Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens on the importance of introducing a workplace menopause now. Recent research has found that 10% of women leave the workforce and one in…
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