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How the QCS PAL Instrument transformed the Dementia Activity Centre at Age UK Medway

December 13, 2021
“The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” Marcel Proust. It is a quote that resonates with many of us, but particularly with…
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Encouraging self-development at your workplace

December 13, 2021
Want to learn at your own pace in a style that suits you? Our QCS expert Laura Wood shows you how. Self-development learning is nothing new. With the rise of…
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Effective Absence Management

December 13, 2021
As part of our ongoing series aimed at building a better social care workforce, today we focus on the importance of monitoring when staff are away from work. Laura Wood…
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How to build an inclusive workforce

December 10, 2021
Laura Wood on why having a diverse workplace is more than race, gender or age if you want to create a working culture of inclusion, respect and opportunity for all.…
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Reward and Benefits for Staff

December 7, 2021
Money isn’t always everything, so Laura Wood provides tips on how providers can provide rewards and benefits for staff. Pay and benefits are important in attracting, retaining and engaging employees.…
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Creating Healthier Workplaces

December 3, 2021
Laura Wood continues our compelling series that offers useful tips on how providers can improve their workplace for their work colleagues. Healthy workplaces support staff to lead healthy lifestyles so…
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

December 2, 2021
Our specialist, Laura Wood, offers top tip on how to build strong and supportive teams at work as part of our ongoing series. Team building has earned a bit of a…
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Putting Winter Planning into Action

December 2, 2021
With the advent of Storm Arwen, we can definitely say winter weather has arrived. And with it a reminder of the constant risk of severe cold weather, icy conditions and…
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