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Walk the Talk: Remembering your well-being in your CQC registered service
October 9, 2018
Overload I stood in the aisle of the Supermarket pondering how to add a toaster to my overflowing basket. I had two 6 pints of milk hanging from my index…
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Jimmy’s story: ‘Best Interests’ unpacked
October 9, 2018
I’ve come across a situation recently that I want to share with you. This particular situation concerned someone living with dementia, but the principles that come out of the events…
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Too Much Information
October 9, 2018
Some of the initial discussion about possible changes to the Mental Health Act has been about whether autism should be taken out of the Mental Health Act and other…
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Displaying your practice’s CQC rating – A reminder from the CQC (September 2018)
September 25, 2018
August’s CQC briefing reminds me of times when, working in general practice, there were days when I truly believed everything was under control … and then an email arrived reminding…
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Displaying your CQC rating
September 25, 2018
August’s CQC briefing reminds me of times when, working in a care setting, there were days when I truly believed everything was under control … and then an email arrived…
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Sundowning (Late Day Confusion)
September 25, 2018
It’s early evening and there are lots of jobs to do, but Bill has decided he wants to “go home”. He has been quiet and settled all day but…
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Engaging Family & Friends with Activities and Care
September 25, 2018
There has been a lot in the media recently about the special bonds between care home residents and children. It is heart-warming to see one of our residents light…
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The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018
September 25, 2018
The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 has now received Royal Assent, bringing it one step closer to the Act coming into full force. The Government have announced that…
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