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Five Year Forward View
December 12, 2014
In my previous work as an inspector, I was acutely aware that inspection visits were not always welcome, and in some cases were even dreaded. I did my best to…
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Influenza – it’s in the workplace again!
December 12, 2014
It’s that time of year when many people experience symptoms of the flu. Healthcare workers are at high risk of contracting the flu through providing support and care to services…
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Survival of the fittest
December 12, 2014
Practice Managers face unprecedented pressures As Practice Managers we face unprecedented pressures from CQC inspections, active involvement with Clinical Commissioning Groups, constant changes to the GP contract and frequent employment…
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How can you stop your Christmas party turning into a Christmas hangover?
December 11, 2014
Are you ready for the party season? So, the Christmas party season is now upon us, a time where employers often put on a party for employees. It’s a good…
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Another reason to go green?
December 11, 2014
New research may add weight to dietary advice to include more greens A recently published study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Southampton suggests that nitrate-rich vegetables…
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Tiger’s eye
December 10, 2014
The BBC today featured a story about a tiger needing dental treatment. The heading said: “A Harley Street dental surgeon stared danger in the mouth when he operated on a…
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Outcomes Framework for Older People in Scotland
December 5, 2014
In October 2014 the NHS Scotland published what I believe is a very important document: “Optimising Older People’s Quality of Life: an Outcomes Framework”. The rather formal title belies its…
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When I’m 25
December 5, 2014
A noble move to ensure continuity of support and education for children and young people with special needs is to extend the Education Health and Care Plan to 25. However……
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