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Care Planning in Cancer Treatment
June 13, 2016
The Herald Newspaper reported on a recent research survey of cancer patients in Scotland. It has revealed major differences in the service received by some patients. In particular, it found…
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Forgettable science on omega-3 fats and memory?
June 12, 2016
A health claim that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves memory function is not backed by scientific evidence, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A little more about EU approved…
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Can a dress code policy which restricts the wearing of religious dress be discriminatory?
June 11, 2016
An employer’s neutral dress code policy prohibiting the wearing of any visible symbol of political, philosophical or religious belief has been held, in the recent ECJ judgment in Achbita and…
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Preparing for a CQC Inspection
June 10, 2016
My title is a little misleading. It suggests a period of time when you prepare for an inspection, but to make it work for you, there must be a consistency…
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National Care Home Open Day
June 10, 2016
This Friday 17th June sees the 4th National Care Home Open Day taking place across the country, and it seems to be going from strength to strength. We all need…
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Basic Life Support
June 9, 2016
CPR in GP practices One of the CQCs latest mythbusters is about Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in GP practices. The mythbuster looks at the equipment required for CPR in GP practices,…
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Questions and Answers: The Social Services and Well-being Act, 2014
June 7, 2016
We are in the 3rd month of a major new legislative enterprise in Wales and I’ve found myself having conversations with staff interested in the new Well-being Act, so I’ve…
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The Science of Outstanding?
June 6, 2016
Recent adds on TV frame my article this week. A bride-to-be enters a shop and selects a dress for her wedding day. A member of staff is on hand to…
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