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FAQs: HR and legal obligations for LGBTQ+ inclusion

June 13, 2022
Download our factsheet on ‘FAQs: HR and legal obligations for LGBTQ+ inclusion’ DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here: June is Pride month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ communities across the world.…
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Government launches health and wellbeing resources for care providers

June 13, 2022
The government has launched new guidance for care workers to help them manage their personal mental health. ‘Health and wellbeing of the adult social care workforce’ is for people who…
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Scheme to provide financial support to families of NHS and social care who lost loved ones is extended

June 10, 2022
The families of frontline social and NHS staff who lost loved ones during the pandemic still have time to apply to the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme.…
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Recruitment guidance and best practice for care providers

June 9, 2022
Handy resources to help you recruit the staff you need from QCS, CQC and Skills for Care. The CQC is issuing a reminder to care providers of its good practice…
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‘Inspection inside out’ podcast – Health declarations and your CQC New Manager application

June 8, 2022
Welcome to the latest episode of the ‘Inspection inside out’ podcast. In episodes 1 and 2, Abi discussed what you need to do to become a registered manager. We have…
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5 steps to setting up a domiciliary care agency

June 7, 2022
Download our factsheet explaining the ‘5 steps to setting up a domiciliary care agency’ DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here: Want to set up your own social care business but…
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Why workplace banter isn’t always ‘just a bit of fun’

June 1, 2022
Employment tribunals have seen claims for bullying and harassment attributed to workplace ‘banter’ increase by 44% in the last year. Sarah J. Barker, Solicitor Apprentice at Napthens offers tips on…
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Learn more about the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022

June 1, 2022
This month, a new law comes into force that aims to prevent and reduce barriers disabled people face in accessing taxis and privately hired vehicles. Michelle Roby, Employment Law Adviser…
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