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Good Leavers = Best New Staff?
November 13, 2017
Did you know some of your best new staff could be those that have already worked for you? Wouldn’t it be great if your new starters already knew your clients…
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Is There a Connection Between Our Mood and the Foods We Eat?
November 10, 2017
Nutrition scientists are often asked about the relationship between food and mood and this is an interesting question. There are some associations between nutrients and elements of function in our…
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First Aid Arrangements – Being Prepared
November 10, 2017
Introduction From time to time accidents occur in the workplace regardless of environment. First Aid, as the name suggests, is that first point of contact, the first person to aid…
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New Social Care Compliance Scheme (SCCS)
November 10, 2017
Introduction Possibly one of the most uncertain areas within the social care sector over the last few years has been whether or not the national minimum wage is payable during…
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Services Need to be Different to Offer People Choice
November 9, 2017
Recently we have had the opportunity to visit FarmAbility – an outdoor, farm-based day centre for people with autism and learning disabilities just outside of Oxford. According to their website,…
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Active Ageing
November 6, 2017
When I worked in care homes for older people, an important goal we had was to encourage people to be as active and socially involved as possible. We introduced…
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Pregnancy Risk Assessments
November 2, 2017
Employers in any industry should remain aware of the health and safety requirements imposed on them in respect of pregnant employees and even in respect of some mothers returning…
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Creating a Culture of Complaints
November 2, 2017
How can Health and Social Care Providers help people say it as it is? Tuning In I’m really listening to my Mum. I’ve not seen my parents in a…
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