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Implied Duty It is a well-established principle that a contract of employment is subject to an implied term that an employer must not, without reasonable and proper cause, act in…

At whatever age, we should all be concerned about our bones– maintaining good bone health is a lifelong process. Recent reports state that calcium supplementation may be ineffective for the…

What is informed consent? Recently I was asked to agree to something important. I didn’t feel I had enough information to make a decision there and then and I felt…

Introduction Healthcare personnel come into contact with patients on a day to day basis. They may be exposed to pathogens when then come into contact with blood or bodily fluids…

Your practice polices are working documents and should be organised so that they can influence the running of the practice. I am frequently asked, “What’s the best way to organise…

The National Institute for Social Care (NICE) has developed guidelines for best practice in commissioning and delivering home care for older people in England. The guidelines ‘Home care: delivering personal…

The Social Services and Well-being Act 2014 The SSWA represents a step-change in our approach to health and social care. In other words, it is NOT an incremental or gradual…

Five Essential Service Accomplishments Inclusion of people with disabilities is becoming part of the British way of life. Whilst we have some way to go, it is already embedded in…