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Employee Consultation: Are You in Control?
October 2, 2017
Health and social care settings can be fraught with competing priorities. Ensuring that staff are up to speed with developments in the home is essential for its smooth running. Having…
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The Importance of Screening for Periodontal Disease
September 28, 2017
Around a third of the UK adult population suffer from moderate gum disease. It is very important for dental practitioners to screen for periodontal disease. This is a key role…
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Learning Disabilities – We All Have a Role in Improving Health
September 28, 2017
Recently we went to a workshop put on by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and NHS England. It was about improving the health of people with learning disabilities.…
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EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – An Introduction
September 28, 2017
As all the marketing emails, you have been receiving indicate, you need to prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The “GDPR” will be in force from 25 May…
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Headline Outcome – Involving People in Decisions About Care
September 28, 2017
It will be useful for services to become familiar with the layout and content of the new Health and Social Care standards in Scotland before they are fully introduced…
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Art in Care Homes – Inspiring Residents and Staff to Be Creative
September 27, 2017
The arts can make a powerful difference to someone’s social and health care. The recent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and Well-being and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust report,…
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The Importance of an Investigation
September 27, 2017
Commonly an overlooked part of the disciplinary process, the disciplinary investigation can often be the difference between a dismissal being fair and unfair. A detailed investigation will give an employer…
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Expectations of Care: New Standards in Scotland
September 25, 2017
New health and social care standards are being introduced in Scotland, to be fully implemented during 2018. The standards are concise, and are contained in a 20-page booklet which applies…
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