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Staying up late
July 17, 2017
What time do you go to bed? We all long for an early night in theory, but then find ourselves watching telly, reading a book, pottering around the garden, meeting…
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The dental team’s role in promoting alcohol reduction
July 17, 2017
Britain has a serious problem with excessive consumption of alcohol. More than 10 million people in the country drink more than the recommended daily limits (currently 2 units for…
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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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