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WhatsApp in the workplace – what are the risks?

November 22, 2023
WhatsApp messaging is becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as a way for colleagues to communicate with each other. However, the use of WhatsApp can bring its own set of…
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The importance of online accessibility within the care industry

November 13, 2023
This week (13th – 17th November) is ‘Accessibility to Me’ Awareness Week, a week dedicated to opening up about the world of accessibility and inclusion. Online accessibility ensures that all…
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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 5: Pressure Prevention

November 13, 2023
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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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (November 2023)

November 6, 2023
The policy of the month in November is the Pressure Ulcer Management Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the COSHH Policy…
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Health & Safety Podcast: Reasonably Practicable

November 3, 2023
In this month’s episode, Head of Health and Safety at AfterAthena, Neil Hughes‑Hutchings, looks at the term Reasonably Practicable, what it means and Health and Safety at Work etc Act…
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Monthly H&S Review – November 2023: CQC Quality Statements – Safe Environments

November 1, 2023
Download our monthly H&S review for October on ‘CQC Quality Statements – Safe Environments’ from our partner, AfterAthena, here DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here:  Gas Safety ‘Safe environments’ is…
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Latest menopause reasonable adjustments claim explained

October 24, 2023
Menopause: Telesales Consultant at Direct Line wins reasonable adjustments claim Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd ET1802204/2022 and 1802386/2002 Facts Mrs Lynskey worked for Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd…
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Discrimination Claim Case Explained

October 24, 2023
An employee who used offensive racial term during equality training session was found to be unfairly dismissed and discriminated against Case overview In Borg-Neal v Lloyds Banking Group ET/2202667/22, an…
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