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Skills or Needs?
January 15, 2015
A research project is underway that looks at the way claiming essential state benefits requires people to emphasise their disability in ways that affect their self-esteem. When assessing people for…
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Being Frank
January 14, 2015
There is a growing use of the term ‘duty of Candour’ in professional practise, especially in relation to healthcare. The recently published report by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) is…
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Families, Children and Young People
January 14, 2015
The CQC rate Practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people, long term conditions, mother’s babies and children, working…
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Health and safety in care homes – part one
January 12, 2015
This article will give practical guidance on health and safety in care homes in line with HSE guidance. The HSE have published HSG220 (2nd edition) on Health and Safety in…
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Walls have eyes!
January 12, 2015
The news last year that 22,000 patients of a Nottinghamshire dentist had been contacted and offered testing for blood-borne diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C, is fading…
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You are invited to take part in the debate!
January 12, 2015
The National Care Association’s Regional Symposium is coming to Birmingham with a Care Debate on Thursday 22nd January 2015. Who should attend? Decision Makers are invited to take part in…
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Selenium: an under-rated micronutrient?
January 9, 2015
Selenium is an essential mineral but its importance in the diet often gets overlooked. Selenium is involved in a range of functions in the body including thyroid hormone production and…
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Activity and health
January 9, 2015
Old age does not mean frailty and poor health Researchers at King’s College London have released a dramatic report on a study of the health of older people. The 84…
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