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The Days Are Getting Longer

February 21, 2018
As I write this article on a late afternoon in February, I can definitely say the days are getting longer. So this seems a good time to write about a…
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Reasonable Adjustments – Knowledge of Disability

February 21, 2018
  In order for a worker to pursue a claim for Disability Discrimination they have to first be disabled as defined within the Equality Act 2010 (they have a physical…
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Children and the Age of Consent: 1 Gillick Competence

February 19, 2018
Children and consent to medical treatment can be particularly complex. It is important to treat each case or situation on an individual basis. Under UK Law a child moves into…
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Children and the Age of Consent: 2 Fraser Guidelines for Contraception and Sexual Health

February 15, 2018
The ‘Fraser Guidelines’ specifically relate to contraception and sexual health and are named after Lord Fraser, one of the Lords responsible for the Gillick Judgement of 1983. Lord Fraser progressed…
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People Should be Supported to Make Responsible Choices

February 14, 2018
A lot of members of MLMC are living good independent lives. We have friends and a community, and some of us have jobs. But sometimes things happen which make us…
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CQC Guidance for Financial Viability Now Available

February 13, 2018
  Last week I wrote regarding the CQC’s changes regarding financial viability. You can find that blog here. Just when I thought the day was over on Friday an email…
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Making Changes to the Nearest Relative

February 9, 2018
  There is a consultation process going on at the moment looking at a major reform of the Mental Health Act. I wrote about the terms of reference for this…
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EAT for Pressure Ulcers – Evidence, Assessment, Take Action

February 9, 2018
Nutrition and hydration play a key role in keeping the skin healthy. NHS Improvement, as part of part of the Stop the Pressure programme to reduce pressure ulcers earlier this…
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