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This week we are thinking about Co-Production in social care – is it more than just a snappy term for a hard-to-achieve concept? I hear a lot these days about…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…