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Changing services, changing regulation
May 18, 2015
We are entering a changing world of social care provision in Scotland. Some of the factors which are driving change at present are: Increased personalisation of services through self-directed support…
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What should I do if an employee smells of alcohol at work?
May 18, 2015
A recent survey has found that four fifths (85 per cent) of the 2,600 people that were polled have been drunk in the workplace in the last year. 31per cent…
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Please accept our sympathy
May 14, 2015
Grief Death of a loved one can be devastating for most of us, but is particularly devastating for vulnerable people who may be left alone and isolated, and often suffer…
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Junket or jewel?
May 11, 2015
Are you bombarded on a daily basis with email and junk mail inviting you to all sorts of conferences? A cynic might suggest they are an opportunity for a sneaky…
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Pregnancy risk assessment
May 11, 2015
As a worker there are many different areas to consider when pregnant. The workplace needs to be informed and a pregnancy risk assessment needs to be completed. A pregnant worker…
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Is variety the spice of life for those with poor appetites?
May 11, 2015
Studies in Europe, US and Australia have reported that up to 65 per cent of older persons in nursing homes experience poor appetite, and this is an important risk factor…
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Are bank holidays part of an employees holiday entitlement?
May 11, 2015
We seem to have had an abundance of bank holidays over the last month or two and now another bank holiday Monday is only 3 weeks away. Bank holidays in…
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Drinks are important in care
May 11, 2015
It is a basic and important part of maintaining health that we should all drink enough fluids throughout the day. However, this is one of the principles of nutrition which…
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