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Be careful of making a dismissal in heat of the moment!
September 2, 2015
A recent case, Townsend v Commercial Storage Limited, where an employee was held to have been unfairly dismissed during an argument, acts as a timely reminder to avoid being drawn…
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No care without me…?
September 2, 2015
Taking note of every edict from Central Government or the Welsh assembly can often feel like entering a labyrinth, with seemingly little content that is relevant at the level of…
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Skills Gap – an excuse to profit?
September 1, 2015
Most care service managers will tell you that when it comes to nursing staff, there is a small pool of talent and a huge amount of competition. As a consequence…
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End of Life Care – More care, less pathway
September 1, 2015
As more of us live longer, the awareness of the greater complexity of need in the last days, months and years of life has increased. This, together with the projected…
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First aid at work
August 31, 2015
First aid is a requirement in all work environments, and its initial objective is to preserve life and then to ensure the continuation of life. A person can suffer a…
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Sustainable dentistry – A win-win approach
August 30, 2015
Is your practice a ‘Good Citizen’? Do your practice policies take into account the principles of sustainable or green business, by minimising any negative impact the global or local environment, and…
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Being detained – What happens next?
August 29, 2015
Recently, I read a news article about new guidelines regarding disclosure to employers about being detained under the Mental Health Act. This is one of the many potential issues that…
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What are the prospects for Scottish care funding?
August 28, 2015
Funding for care services in Scotland has been continuously reduced due to year-on-year cuts in local authority funding, causing great difficulties for people who use these services. The simple cause…
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