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Client data: Keep it confidential
July 7, 2015
We all do things on a regular basis without realising the consequences but we could be committing some common data breaches that can have a significant effect if we’re not…
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Staff shortages in the social care sector
July 6, 2015
On average, nursing homes receive poorer grading on their performance than residential homes. It is thought that this is caused by staff shortages: the CQC State of Care report showed…
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Mental Capacity Act: The Law of Necessity
July 6, 2015
How does a story of shipwrecked sailors from the 19th century relate to the way in which the Mental Capacity Act works? The answer lies in the common law doctrine…
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Caught Short
July 5, 2015
Out and about in the community with profoundly disabled adults can have you desperate for change in more ways than one! I have just signed one of those online petition…
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How would you deal with an employee that has personal hygiene problems?
July 4, 2015
With temperature’s reaching 30o this week, the warm weather will be welcomed by some but not by others. I recall a situation years ago that occurred with an employee and…
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Dementia Care & Meal times: Cues and Clues
July 3, 2015
I was delighted to read Care UK dementia specialist trainer Mark Harrison’s moving description of mealtimes for people with dementia in care homes in the latest edition of Care Home…
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Dentistry Budgets: Moving the goal posts
July 2, 2015
I actually remember the time when you could set up practice, register with the local Area Health Authority (who would welcome you with open arms) and just go. Money would…
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Hay fever season
July 1, 2015
It’s the hay fever season. Pollen counts are high and this means those who are prone to allergies are suffering with various symptoms, affecting one in five people at some…
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