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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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CQC Slips In Another Change to the Process – Wheel Out The Statement of Financial Viability
February 9, 2018
As a late teen, I went for lunch with my boyfriend to a local café. The coffee was good, the food delightful and we seemed to have a rhythm to…
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Poor Oral Health Increases Risks of Frailty
February 6, 2018
Don’t get confused – this is still the nutrition blog! But it is important that we are aware of the many factors that can impact the weight status of…
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