Expert Insights

As a student, I once spent a day as the guest of the owner (no less) of a New Jersey Department store. The suit came out of my backpack and,…

This past month has been one issue after another with our IT systems. The stress and anxiety this has caused myself and my colleagues has been extraordinary. Our IT problems…

The profession seems split between those who are so relieved to be free of weekend and evening commitments and those who are anxious to provide a service which would please…

Oh no, not another meeting!  More time spent sitting on the hard office chairs.  More time away from the `real job`.  More time having to cope with the carping of…

Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) in people with learning disabilities has been the subject of a number of research studies over the years with interesting and varied findings. All acknowledge the prevalence…

Employers are vulnerable to receiving “discrimination questionnaires”.  Individuals who feel they have been victims of discrimination can send a questionnaire to their would-have-been, actual or past employer to gather evidence…

UNISON have recently been raising awareness about the scandal of 15 minute Homecare visits. Following a Freedom of Information request, it was disclosed to Unison that 73% of councils are…

At last we have confirmation that Professor Steve Field will join CQC to lead the inspection and regulation of primary care medical services.  According to CQC, he will – Champion…