Expert Insights

As an organisation, you will generally be satisfied that you understand your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”), particularly given that most QCS clients will be handling what…

  Earlier in the year the British Dietetic Association and the charity Friends of the Elderly looked at highlighting the importance of good nutrition and hydration in older age, and…

The Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate in Scotland, Karen Reid, has written to care providers, advocating that they become familiar with the layout and content of the new Health…

  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) came into effect on 1 October 2007. After a full ten years of the MCA providing the legal framework for health and social…

Outdoor Health and Safety – Introduction As the nights draw in and winter approaches, this is a busy time for maintenance works. Most care homes have a garden area giving…

We read that Frank Field MP – who is the chairman of the Commons Work and Pensions Committee – has suggested that disabled people could be payed less than the…

  The issue of funding the social care sector and its resources, including workforce, will be considered by this social care cost inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry is set…

  Undiagnosed or mismanaged periodontal disease is one of the most common reasons for patient complaints. It involves rising litigation costs, possible General Dental Council intervention as well as added…