Expert Insights

Constipation in older people is under-recognised in terms of the impact it has on physical health and quality of life, and is often not managed effectively. The International Longevity Centre…

The term infection control is used throughout the healthcare sector and is an integral part of the industry. It relates to all aspects of health, welfare and the protection of…

20 August 2014 National Care Association and Quality Compliance Systems announce Partnership Agreement  National Care Association has today signed a partnership agreement with Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) who will become…

“For the times they are a-changin’” – thanks to Bob Dylan for a neat introduction to this blog. The landscape of our profession is changing rapidly. This certainly isn`t the…

The new CQC regulations, effective from April 2015, continue to emphasise the importance of nutrition and hydration needs. One of the key aspects is meeting service users’ dietary requirements arising…

New model and rating system With headlines such as ‘Worst offenders could be shut down under plan by watchdog to improve standards’ and ‘Improve or be shut down’, it’s clear…

You know how we all fall into the trap of calling a vacuum cleaner a ‘H**ver’, or a ball-point pen a ‘B*ro’. It is so easy to do, but we…

For many people dependent on others for their care, the chance to just drop everything and do something random is lost. Use your common sense and give back spontaneity. Henry…