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Innovation: From the Printing Press to Adult Social Care
January 29, 2018
In 1440 Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press improved on existing machines and, 60 years later, 1,000 Gutenberg presses were operating in Europe. The printing press became important in the rise of…
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The Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care in Wales – A Revolution from Within
January 29, 2018
On the 16th January 2018, the Welsh Government published the report on The Parliamentary Review of Health and Social Care in Wales. The interim report published in July 2017 put…
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Well-being at Work
January 23, 2018
Health and care organisations may be very skilled and experienced in promoting the mental well-being of their service users, but how well do they promote the well-being of their employees?…
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Mind the Gap
January 23, 2018
Following recent news stories involving the comparative remuneration of BBC presenters, the gender pay gap has once again come to the forefront of the public’s attention. With the introduction…
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How do I Handle ‘Aussie Flu’ in the Workplace?
January 19, 2018
So-called ‘Aussie Flu’ is dominating the news at the moment and very few people haven’t come into contact with someone who has suffered through the symptoms or who knows…
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A New Name for CSSIW- What Does This Mean for Care Providers in Wales?
January 19, 2018
On 15 January 2018 the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) changed its name to Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). This change was announced by Chief Inspector Gillian Baranski…
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Keeping Awake – Staff Safety in the 24-Hour Society!
January 15, 2018
Introduction Health and social care is a complex industry in which there are many priorities, one of which is having enough staff on duty to cover shifts both day…
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GDPR – Act Now!
January 15, 2018
Data protection is about to get its first, much needed shake-up in over 20 years. If it’s not already on your organisation’s agenda, now is the time to act.…
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