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Love in the workplace!
September 16, 2015
I read a report in the national media about a claim for unfair dismissal being made against London Zoo arising from a breakdown in relations in a love triangle at…
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Doped! Over-prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with learning disabilities
September 15, 2015
The news that people with learning disabilities are being prescribed anti-psychotic medication inappropriately reminds me of the ‘chemical cosh’ situations of the bad old days. We need to ask questions…
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GPs – How can you reduce complaints?
September 14, 2015
In one of my blogs back in June I discussed practices submitting their annual complaints data return for complaints received in the previous year. We’re now already halfway through this…
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Infection control and safety in the dental practice
September 13, 2015
Every person at some stage in their lives will have entered a dentist practice. Most people will see the dentist on a regular basis to ensure a planned preventative dental…
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Participation and quality
September 13, 2015
These are challenging times in providing social care, but there is also innovation and overall development of the sector. The recent introduction of the Care Act 2014 in England has…
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Diet and ADHD: Separating myth from clinical reality
September 12, 2015
As schools return and children embark on another year of learning, my thoughts turn to those with clinical conditions that may have an impact on their academic achievement like Attention…
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Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 and how it could affect you
September 12, 2015
With our growing population and an increasing demand for care services, adult social care is a vital component providing support and protection to both children and adults in need or…
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Getting a good report
September 11, 2015
This week I’ve been teaching some students about writing mental health tribunal reports. I’ve been compiling some materials for this, and one of these is a news story about Judge…
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