Expert Insights

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Scottish charities involved in support and advocacy in mental health have launched a 19 point charter of rights for service users. The launch event took place on 22 February 2016.…

The foundation stones of discrimination law are set out in the Equality Act 2010 which was introduced to ensure equality of opportunity at work, protect employees’ dignity and ensure that…