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Learning from Scotland’s NHS
July 20, 2017
In times of difficulty for our national health services, it is encouraging to see a positive approach being recognised, by a solution focused investigation. The Nuffield Trust is a health…
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Placements away from Home
July 17, 2017
It is an easy to accept argument that when help and support is needed, then this is best provided as early as possible, by local services, and on an individual…
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Picking at wallpaper
July 17, 2017
When the only way to see the whole picture is to take a step back… and stop picking at it! Woodchip wonder I’m standing on the sofa again, but this…
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Impulsive or Thoughtful?
July 7, 2017
How do you ensure decisions in your health and social care setting are safe and fit for purpose? Two Types of DIY painting There are two types of DIY painting…
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Video Killed the Radio Star
June 29, 2017
The benefits and pitfalls of CQC’s proposed approach to collecting information from providers. Earworms from the past The late 1970’s song by The Buggles, ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, suggests a…
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Further update on Registration and Inspection Social Care Act (RISCA) for Wales draft regulations
June 29, 2017
Information updates have started with Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) and Welsh Government. One of the headline changes is that managers no longer need to be registered…
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Poor practice in some care homes
June 28, 2017
There have been many major recent events for the country, relayed in our news week by week. However, some recent events will be important to all in the care industry:…
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Finalised Scottish National Health and Social Care standards
June 21, 2017
The Scottish Government has announced a new set of Health and Social care standards which will become fully applicable from April 2018. The standards are seen as innovative: They are…
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