Expert Insights

Since the first reports from CQC inspectors presented an overview of the dental profession compliance, themed areas of good practice have been recognised as being in need of improvement. One…

In the middle of the holiday season, the real benefits of a short break can be remarkable Always when I speak to staff returning from holidays with service users, the…

To discipline an employee is often a choice that employers struggle to make – what level of sanction is given can drive managers to despair. The sanction that is given…

Today we live in a mobile world with every part of life moving at a rapid pace. Movement of people to and from their home environment usually involves a form…

National Care Association leader Nadra Ahmed, OBE issues a stark warning to Cameron’s government, now 100 days in power. Mrs Ahmed, reacting to the “chronic underfunding” and financial pressures of…

Next year’s introduction of new overarching care standards focusses on removing obstacles to “Wellbeing” (Social Services and Wellbeing Act, 2014). This concept of “Wellbeing” has many facets, and everyday use…

The allegations surrounding the Kids Company charity, which closed recently, acts as a timely reminder about the importance of having robust whistle-blowing procedures in place and acting on complaints when…

Dentists buying a new practice are full of ideas and are excited by the prospect of making their new acquisition an example of dental excellence. In most cases the production…