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Adult Support and Protection – Improvement Plan 2019-2022
Susan Donnelly Scottish Mental HealthImprovement Plan 2019-2022 The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 is now 12 years old. This laid the foundation for...
Registration of Support Workers in Care at Home and Housing Support Services – Deadline Approaching
Susan Donnelly Scottish Mental HealthThe Care Inspectorate has registered approximately 1,030 Care at Home services, with another 441* support services in Scotland. This number...
Robotic Pets for People with Dementia: Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistI recently read a social care report about the increasing use of robotic technology in health care. The report highlighted...
Regulatory Returns
Emily Watts Domiciliary Care Policy LeadEverywhere we look there is the need for information to be gained from us, a simple trip to the shops...
What do I need to prove to be outstanding?
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistWhat do I need to prove to be outstanding? It can feel kind of tough to work out what CQC are...
Reminiscence: An Everyday Routine
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistWhat is it? Reminiscence is a treatment that uses all our senses, sight, touch, taste, smell and sound, to help people...
The Benefits of Nature in Dementia Care
Katie Farrar Occupational Therapist“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen I’ve been enjoying some R&R...
Sleeping on the Job: Should ‘sleep-in’ staff receive National Minimum Wage?
Kaine Davey Napthens LLP - Employment Law AdviserIn 2018 the Court of Appeal held that ‘sleep-in’ care workers in residential accommodation are not entitled to the National...
Oral Care Matters
Emily Watts Domiciliary Care Policy LeadI’m not fond of having my picture taken, the person holding the camera shouting cheese as everyone gathers round and...
Extension of Whistleblowing Protection
Rebekah Lindeman Employment Law AdviserThe decision taken by the Employment Tribunal in the recent case of Bilsbrough v Berry Marketing Services Ltd could see...
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