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Exposure to Radiation – Is your dental practice safe?
October 28, 2015
The majority of dental care procedures are assessed as presenting very little risk to patients’ well-being. In respect of the use of diagnostic radiographs there is a low, but known…
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One at a time please!
October 27, 2015
Communication with people with profound learning disabilities is always fraught with challenges, as often they are unable to express their more complex emotions in ways that are easy to understand.…
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5 Things you need to know about the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
October 26, 2015
This article summarises key-features of the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales), 2014 (SSWA). It reviews the scale, scope, focus, funding and training requirements. Not just another piece of legislation…
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National Minimum Wage for on-call night workers living at work
October 26, 2015
There is considerable confusion surrounding what a worker living at their place of work, or carrying out “sleep-in” shifts, is entitled to be paid for National Minimum Wage (NMW) purposes.…
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Help the Homeless – Outstanding Care
October 25, 2015
An Outstanding Service The healthcare of vulnerable people is one of the CQC’s areas of concerns. A survey by Homeless Link survey showed 90% of homeless people are registered with…
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New approaches to Inspection
October 24, 2015
The Care Inspectorate in Scotland regulates a wide range of care and support services in the country. There is an ongoing consultation process in reviewing the National Care Standards used…
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Do you want to join in nutritionDay 2015?
October 23, 2015
nutritionDay is a worldwide annual benchmarking initiative for all types of hospital wards and nursing homes. It aims to improve knowledge and awareness of malnutrition in health care facilities, and…
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Positive news and support for Challenging Behaviour
October 21, 2015
Two good news items are announced for those who support people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. Firstly, the National Institute for Care Excellence published its quality standard for Learning…
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