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Care Regulation in Wales – Friend or Foe?
August 13, 2015
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (SSAW) 2014, will come into force in Wales from April 2016. This is the first overarching regulatory legislation within the Principality for 13…
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Hydration in service users is vital – but don’t forget about the staff
August 12, 2015
This blog has often dealt with the subject of hydration – rightly so as dehydration is a common problem amongst older people in care homes. It can happen for a…
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Could you be overlooking an important resource?
August 12, 2015
The extended range of permitted duties for dental nurses provides exciting opportunities as well as challenges for practices and individuals. Some well lead practices have embraced these opportunities and have…
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Preventing discrimination in the workplace
August 11, 2015
Women are now more likely to face discrimination on their return from maternity leave to their workplace when compared to a decade ago, according to a recent study undertaken by…
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Medication for people with learning disabilities in care
August 10, 2015
The NHS in England has released a circular, expressing concern about the over-medication of people with learning disability. In the wake of the Winterbourne View abuse investigation in 2012, staff…
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What is a Patient Group Direction (PGD)?
August 10, 2015
With the flu vaccination season almost upon us, I thought I would highlight the need for – and use – of PGDs. PGDs are the legal mechanism by which a…
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Coconut oil is not a miracle cure for Alzheimer’s disease
August 9, 2015
Undoubtedly readers of this blog will have heard great things about the new ‘miracle’ food widely heralded in the media – coconut oil. With suggested benefits ranging from weight loss…
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Fire safety in the workplace
August 8, 2015
‘In 2013-14 there were 322 fire-related deaths in Great Britain. 41% of fire-related deaths in Great Britain were caused by the victim being overcome by gas, smoke or toxic fumes.…
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