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Last week we began to look at some of the biological causes of dementia, in particular we singled out the primary dementias and concentrated on DAT. The week before we…

After a fairly stressful CQC inspection, I wanted to challenge a judgement on my soon-to-be published report. I began searching the internet to find information on the CQCs appeal process…

Imagine a major company which sells products that people really need in order to live healthy and comfortable lives. Everyone that does not use their services either has pain or…

We all know fruit and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fibre, and that we should be consuming more. Readers may remember a blog earlier this year discussing a study of…

On the radar I’m sure many practices believe that other types of organisations and healthcare providers will be inspected before they are but they couldn’t be more wrong. GP practices…

How often have I heard this – most recently in connection with fire doors left wedged open? Telling is often not enough, especially if bad habits are well established. So…

All places of work have risks associated with their business operations, however, care homes are both a place of work and a place where residents live. Having a warm welcoming…

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is responsible for registering all Social Service workers and regulating their education and training. With the majority of Social Service workers already registered, including…