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The CQC has released a report into the performance of Calderstones NHS trust, at an inpatient facility for people with a learning disability. It revealed shortcomings in the care provided.…

Employers have a duty of care to their healthcare workers and service users and this duty includes the control of Legionnaires’ disease. What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease is normally…

All businesses regardless of size will hold some data about their clients and employees. Regardless if this data is stored in paper format or electronically on PC’s, disks or memory…

The CQC rate Practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people, long term conditions, mothers babies and children, working…

Just the very mention of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) can turn a social care professional into a gibbering wreck. This edifying news will have you running for the straitjacket.…

I recently attended a memorial event for a good friend and colleague. This was a moving occasion, but was more concerned with celebrating his life and achievements than mourning his…

Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern. The symptoms often begin in the autumn as the days start getting shorter and are…

Finding the right staff will always be a challenge in care services. However, these days it’s not just a question of choosing the talented from a wide pool of eager…