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Doing with, not to While it may be a largely accurate statement to say that as most of the major dementias progress in both terms of time and severity the…

– it’s floods, snow, severe weather warning, a sinkhole in the road…. This is one call any hard-pressed employer dreads and the solution may well be beyond the reach of…

Our clinical jobs are sometimes all-consuming and very often stressful and tiring.  Amongst all the demands on our time from running a business, caring for patients and being involved in…

1. Clinical negligence covers NHS and privately funded hospitals Following a discussion at a recent meeting I thought I would write about Clinical Negligence. Negligence is the breach of a…

Sensible life planning by authorities for adults with learning disabilities produces the best outcomes and is the most cost effective for commissioners. So why do so few authorities plan for…

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. A normal swallow requires normal function and coordination of our respiratory, oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal and oesophageal structures (essentially mouth, throat or the…

If you outsource services such as catering or cleaning then you most probably will need to know about TUPE at some point. If you plan to buy or sell your…

A patient comes in for a check-up.  They may be in pain and upset.  You may be rushed and hassled.  The priority is getting them out of trouble.  However, ‘planning’…