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Is it disability discrimination to make someone redundant following sickness absence?
July 17, 2017
Overview Over the years, case law has helped Tribunals and Employers understand the implications of their processes and procedures and how they correlate with the statute in force. A twofold…
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Record keeping
July 17, 2017
What is the best way to record activity provision in a care home? At NAPA we are often asked this question and, unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Virtually…
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Fortification of Flour with Folic acid – an issue for older people?
July 17, 2017
This week saw the publication of the updated recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) of mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid, which supports its previous recommendations…
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Picking at wallpaper
July 17, 2017
When the only way to see the whole picture is to take a step back… and stop picking at it! Woodchip wonder I’m standing on the sofa again, but this…
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How did recruiting care staff get this exhausting and what can we do about it?
July 17, 2017
It doesn’t seem that long ago that finding new frontline care staff was never an issue. How times have changed. Powerful headwinds are making the search for quality staff a…
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Are You in Control of Your Safety Equipment!
July 11, 2017
The nature of assisting residents with mobility needs has seen a proliferation in various types of safety equipment over the years. This has been prompted by the need to reduce…
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The Power of Raising Money to Help Yourself and Others Like You
July 11, 2017
In July 2015, the My Life My Choice trustees decided to start a 100 Club lottery to raise money for the charity. A small sub-committee was formed to make…
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Impulsive or Thoughtful?
July 7, 2017
How do you ensure decisions in your health and social care setting are safe and fit for purpose? Two Types of DIY painting There are two types of DIY painting…
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