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Older people are particularly at risk of not drinking enough fluid, which can lead to dehydration. This is linked with a number of adverse health outcomes including poor wound healing,…

Good old Facebook can always be relied upon to yield the cheesiest caption and slogan. This week, one did resonate, shared by a colleague. It was a photograph of a…

The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act makes a strong pitch for Person-centred care and support. It is sometimes difficult to pin-down what that means. So what exactly is it…

All employers will eventually find it necessary, at some stage, to take action against employees under their disciplinary procedures in respect of allegations of an employee’s misconduct or gross misconduct.…

Now is the season to be merry, the Christmas party is a great way to boost morale by rewarding staff and giving everyone a chance to bond, but when things…

Commissioners – 35% individuals admitted to your care homes are at risk of malnutrition NHS England has issued new guidance, Commissioning Excellent Nutrition and Hydration, to raise awareness of the…

The CQC Visit The CQC expects GP practices to spend around 30 minutes at the beginning of the inspection visit describing the practice, its ethos, what it does well, etc.…

The Scottish Government has seen the need, since 2010, with the launch of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, to reform how public services are delivered so as to…