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HR podcast: Upcoming changes – Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023

January 8, 2024
This episode looks at the upcoming changes to the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 which is due to come into force in Summer 2024. Listen to the podcast below…
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Health & Safety Podcast: Moving and Handling Operations

January 8, 2024
In this month’s episode, Head of Health and Safety at AfterAthena, Neil Hughes‑Hutchings, looks specifically at moving and handling operations, as well as: Hierarchy of control and how employers can…
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QCS 12 audit series: Understand why each audit is important and learn how to share your audit actions with the team – Resource 9: Recruitment

January 8, 2024
Why do we need to complete audits? To achieve good governance in your service you must demonstrate continuous quality improvement. To do this, auditing and documenting the effectiveness of the…
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Monthly H&S Review – January 2024: Portable Electrical Equipment

January 5, 2024
Alternatively, read it here:  Electrical Safety In a previous blog we covered electrical safety and more specifically, fixed electrical installations. This article will look at portable electrical  equipment. The maintenance…
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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (January 2024)

January 4, 2024
The policy of the month in December is the Supporting Communication and Sensory Needs Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the…
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Health & Safety Podcast: Building Safety Act Recap

December 20, 2023
In this month’s episode, Head of Health and Safety at AfterAthena, Neil Hughes‑Hutchings, looks specifically at one of the new safe environments quality statements under the key question of safe.…
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New five-point plan announced to cut UK immigration

December 20, 2023
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced a five-point plan to cut the number of migrant workers and their dependants entering the UK. These changes are expected to come…
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How to improve your CQC rating blog and checklist

December 19, 2023
Improving your quality rating from CQC is a real achievement for any registered manager. With the rollout of the new Single Assessment Framework and the focus on evidence, here are…
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