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Spring Statement 2022 – What does it mean for you?

March 25, 2022
The Chancellor delivered a Spring Statement or mini budget yesterday that aims to put billions of pounds back into the pockets of hard-working people – unveiling a new Tax Plan…
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Fees cut for DBS checks

March 23, 2022
From 6 April 2022, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be reducing the fees for DBS checks. Reductions will apply as follows: [table id=11 /] The fee for the…
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Keys to lowering your energy bills

March 21, 2022
A colder than average winter in Europe, a summer without wind and a war in mainland Europe have massively increased demand for energy. In the UK, soaring demand for electricity…
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Consultation launched to improve protections for people deprived of their liberty

March 21, 2022
The government has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice, which includes guidance on the new Liberty Protection Safeguards system. It will…
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FREE WEBINAR: What do we know about CQC changes and what will the impact be on your inspection

March 21, 2022
Join Ed Watkinson for a FREE Webinar on ‘What do we know about CQC changes and what will the impact be on your inspection’! Date: 30 March  Time: 11:30am –…
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ICO publishes new guidance for the use of CCTV for businesses

March 17, 2022
New guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been developed for organisations including care providers who use or may want to consider surveillance systems to collect and process personal…
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Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection – 17 March 2022

March 17, 2022
Abi Spence explains how you can get involved in the Remembrance Day that pays tribute to care workers and the work they do DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here: A…
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The Care innovation Challenge is back!

March 15, 2022
The Care Innovation Challenge, a hackathonstyle creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling, will return in July 2022. With cash prizes for the top spots, expert mentoring and guaranteed…
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