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What Are a Part-Time Workers Rights?

October 9, 2017
  It is sometimes overlooked by organisations that the terms they offer their part-time workers are no less favourable than their full-time comparator. Whilst common sense would suggest that terms…
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The State of Care in General Practice – 2014-2017

October 9, 2017
The State of Care in General Practice 2014 to 2017 recently published by the CQC makes for interesting and informative reading, especially as it is likely most readers will have…
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Nutrition – We Love Examples of Good Practice

October 9, 2017
  Put simply, good practice is a process that represents an effective way of achieving a specific objective. It is debateable whether there is a single ‘best’ approach – and,…
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On the Right Track – Unconscious Bias

October 9, 2017
What is it and how do we recognise when it is happening? The Train Journey So I am on the train – I’ve been to a wool festival (please don’t…
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Employee Consultation: Are You in Control?

October 2, 2017
Health and social care settings can be fraught with competing priorities. Ensuring that staff are up to speed with developments in the home is essential for its smooth running. Having…
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The Importance of Screening for Periodontal Disease

September 28, 2017
Around a third of the UK adult population suffer from moderate gum disease. It is very important for dental practitioners to screen for periodontal disease. This is a key role…
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Learning Disabilities – We All Have a Role in Improving Health

September 28, 2017
Recently we went to a workshop put on by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and NHS England. It was about improving the health of people with learning disabilities.…
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EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – An Introduction

September 28, 2017
As all the marketing emails, you have been receiving indicate, you need to prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The “GDPR” will be in force from 25 May…
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