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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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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (May – June 2022)
June 1, 2022
The policy of the month in May was the Oral Care Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the Risk Assessment Policy…
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[Podcast] Death and Bereavement: Person-centred support for relatives and friends
May 31, 2022
Losing someone you love can be extremely traumatic. It can also be a huge relief depending on the circumstances. It is not the same for everyone, and we cannot predict…
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Person-Centred Support for Relatives – How are you supporting bereaved families?
May 31, 2022
Abi Spence, our QCS specialist, explains how our new resource can help you provide much support to those affected by loss. ‘Bereavement Support for social Care workers, families and loved…
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Resources to support social care workers in discussing sexuality and relationships
May 24, 2022
Care providers can now benefit from a series of resources aimed at helping them discuss sexuality and relationships with people in their care. Skills for Care, in collaboration with Supported…
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