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Getting the Most from Mandatory Training
May 22, 2015
It’s something we dread I had the pleasure of spending a day out of the office this week. Not because of something pleasant, but for something that I’m sure we…
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Do you check employees’ qualifications?
May 21, 2015
Often the recruitment process is viewed as a ‘hold up’. It takes time to advertise a vacancy, shortlist and then interview candidates, and unfortunately there isn’t a quick overnight fix.…
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Those dreaded words…..
May 21, 2015
“As a consequence the Committee has determined to direct that (insert your name) be erased from the Dentists Register pursuant to section 27B(6)(a) of the Dentists Act 1984, as amended.”…
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Young people working safely
May 18, 2015
As an employer you may have a young person undertaking work experience and learning within your workplace. Due to the young person being under 18 years of age there are…
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In the best interest – can we challenge the parent advocate?
May 18, 2015
This week, a thorny issue emerges as a mother ‘advocating’ for her son is causing problems for his care team. For adults with learning disabilities who cannot speak up for…
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Do we give patients what they want or what they need?
May 18, 2015
Further to the blog on ‘core practice’ here’s a few thoughts prompted by the famous American dentist Painless Parker. He was vilified for his shameless publicity seeking and advertising by…
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Let’s dispel some of the common nutrition myths for older people in care homes!
May 18, 2015
This week, we look at 10 of the common nutrition myths as applied to older service users. They’re old – just give them anything to eat Inadequate diets can lead…
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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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