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DDRB: Day of Rest?
July 29, 2015
It’s now official, healthcare services are consumer-led in terms of demand for the ‘service’ element. I’m a stakeholder in the provision of dental services on several angles: I’m a practitioner,…
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Do you pay your staff for travel time?
July 29, 2015
Paying staff for travel time, particularly within the domiciliary care sector, has been the subject of recent publicity after an internal company review by one of the largest care providers…
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Dealing with dementia
July 28, 2015
The NHS tells us that dementia is caused by a higher than normal loss of brain cells, normally due to a build-up of unusual proteins in the brain. This damage…
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Vitamin D: Why 25 is an important number
July 27, 2015
Hot on the heels of the Carbohydrates and Health report this week, the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) – the independent body of experts that advise government on nutrition…
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Mental health services: Getting help, right now
July 26, 2015
A new survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) called ‘Right here, right now’ has revealed an unhelpful response from some health professionals when dealing with people in a mental…
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Last days of school
July 25, 2015
By the age of 18, most young people are nearing the end of their tolerance for formal education. For those with additional needs, is age a reason to remove them…
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Pharmacists to the rescue?
July 24, 2015
You may have seen in the news recently that NHS England have launched a £15m scheme to employ clinical pharmacists in GP surgeries over a 3 year period. The aim…
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How to ensure formal discipline runs smoothly
July 24, 2015
When dealing with a disciplinary matter it’s crucial that you keep up to date with all legislation changes and best practice so that the steps you take won’t result in…
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