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Care provision – pressure to innovate?
May 9, 2016
The Coalition of Care Providers in Scotland (CCPS) protects and safeguards the interests of third sector and not-for-profit social care and support providers in Scotland. The organisation provides an annual…
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Risky References
May 8, 2016
Providing a reference for a former employee may at the outset seem straight forward, however employers need to be cautious when providing references. Generally speaking, there is no legal obligation…
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Feeling the squeeze
May 8, 2016
With Social Care feeling the financial squeeze, Abi looks at some useful financial tips. I was told that if you put conditioner on your hair first, and then shampoo it…
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Whistleblowing – Speak Up
May 7, 2016
New and improved guidance I’ve previously blogged about whistleblowing but, since NHS England has recently taken significant steps to make it easier for primary care staff to raise their concerns,…
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Nutrients of concern in an ageing population
May 6, 2016
It is well recognised that we are living longer. Average life expectancy in the UK is 82.8 years for women and 79 years for men. But while life expectancy has…
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Developing Supervision within the Welsh Care Environment
May 4, 2016
Last week I wrote about the Welsh care environment and the benefits of clinical supervision for all Welsh staff directly involved in delivering care and support. This week I am…
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The cost of dependency
May 3, 2016
Having people with disabilities rely on the state to subsist ignores the benefits to society of supporting them to work. I rarely peruse The Economist (call me an airhead, but…
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Clinical Supervision in Welsh Adult Social Care in 2016
May 1, 2016
In this article I am beginning to consider the benefits of clinical supervision for all Welsh staff directly involved in delivering care and support. It is a theme I will…
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