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Sustainable diets – healthier people and a healthier planet?

March 21, 2016
The new Eatwell Guide, a model based on the government’s advice on a healthy, balanced diet, was published on 17th March. The Guide shares many similarities with its predecessor, the…
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Healthy eating as we age

March 20, 2016
Eating properly for good health is a relevant topic for our time. There are fears that increasing obesity levels will overwhelm our health services with the associated health problems which…
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Can childcare vouchers be suspended during maternity leave?

March 19, 2016
Many employers provide a childcare voucher scheme for their employees, and this is usually offered on the basis of a salary sacrifice. The cost of the vouchers is deducted from…
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New Technology, New Patient Care?

March 18, 2016
Pilot Schemes Many Practices have taken part in pilot schemes and for the last year we have been piloting the use of CANTAB Mobile which is a sensitive screening tool…
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Person-Centredness and the Great Untapped Resource

March 18, 2016
The Social Services and Wellbeing Act focusses on the lived experience of receiving care and support, in the context of Wellbeing Outcomes set by the person. This is a move…
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Pills for everything?

March 17, 2016
People with learning disability risk using inappropriate medication due to a lack of insight and poor communication. In 2015 a body of work commissioned by NHS England published  ‘Prescribing of…
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Join the global movement: Nutrition and Hydration Week 2016

March 16, 2016
Nutrition and Hydration Week (NHW) is a collaboration between the Hospital Caterers’ Association, National Association of Care Catering and Patient Safety Domain NHS England since 2013, and this year runs from…
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Employment References – Avoiding Pitfalls

March 16, 2016
As part of its recruitment policies and procedures, every practice has a responsibility (under Regulation 18 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Regulated Activities 2014) when either giving…
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