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Plans to replace DoLS: what do we know so far?
September 25, 2018
I don’t want you all to worry too much about the plans to replace the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) with a new framework. Nothing is yet clear enough…
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Welsh Care Inspectorate – Changes to how they enforce
September 25, 2018
The Care Inspectorate Wales policy for what they do if a provider does not provide a service within the law, came into force 1st May 2018 which gave then…
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Family Care-givers as Part of The Team
September 10, 2018
When a new resident arrives it has become standard practice now for the family care-givers and perhaps close friends to be involved in the initial assessment and completion of…
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Dependant Leave & Employer Responsibilities
September 10, 2018
September will see the first day of school for many young children and their doting parents will not want to miss this important milestone in their childhood. This causes…
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Are we ensuring Dignity choice and control?
September 10, 2018
Indulging me….or supporting?! Last term I had been helping out at my son’s school for the odd hour. I’m relishing the thought of helping this particular day…it’s puppet making!!! There…
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Self- evaluation = Improvement
August 30, 2018
With the new framework for inspection (for care homes for older people) in use, we will soon be able to view the inspection reports and assess how to fully embrace…
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A look at what the CQC inspectors may discover about your team work
August 29, 2018
Musical aspirations As a child I was involved in a musical at the local theatre. My parents were proud I had a duet with another slightly older child, and the…
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Emotional intelligence and staff supervision
August 29, 2018
One of the most talked about aspects of England’s 2018 football World Cup campaign was the success of the manager, Gareth Southgate in restoring faith in the England team, and…
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