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Health & Safety Podcast: Fire safety responsibilities

October 9, 2023
In this month’s episode, Head of Health and Safety at AfterAthena, Neil Hughes‑Hutchings, looks at updated guidance on fire safety responsibilities under section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022,…
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World Mental Health Day

October 9, 2023
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’, the acknowledgement that positive mental health is for every single human being without…
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Modern Slavery and the Care Sector

October 5, 2023
Download our factsheet on ‘Modern Slavery and the Care Sector’ from our partner, AfterAthena, here DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here:  The term ‘slavery’ may not immediately jump into your…
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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (October 2023)

October 2, 2023
The policy of the month in October is the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the Safe and Supportive…
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Black History Month 2023 – what can you do?

October 2, 2023
October is Black History Month and there are a number of resources that care providers can share with the people they care for and support. This month’s theme is ‘Saluting…
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Health & Safety Podcast: CQC Quality Statements – Safe Environments

September 26, 2023
This episode looks specifically at one of the new safe environments quality statements under the key question of safe. Listen to the podcast below and find out what you should…
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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 2: Safeguarding

September 25, 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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Workforce Planning

September 25, 2023
A business’s most valuable asset is its workforce. However, as well as being its greatest asset, it’s also its biggest liability. The care sector continues to face challenges in its…
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