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Sincere apologies…
May 31, 2017
The Scottish Parliament has passed an act, The Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016, which in certain civil proceedings, rules out the previous making of an apology as admitting, or contributing as…
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Valuing care at home
May 25, 2017
Scottish Care, the umbrella group for independent care providers in Scotland, has reported on how Care at Home services (and associated housing support services) need to be re-evaluated, and their…
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Visiting: staying connected
May 18, 2017
People living in care homes appreciate keeping in touch with their family and friends. It is very important for anyone’s welfare that they feel connected to wider society, and to…
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So what’s with Purdah and where is it anyway?
May 10, 2017
As we enter election time what is Purdah and how does it affect the CQC and what they publish? You really should know something but you just don’t As a…
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Safe bathing and showering
May 10, 2017
Most of us, on most occasions, can enjoy a bath or shower as a relaxing and pleasant experience, setting us up for the day or helping to bring on a…
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Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016
May 8, 2017
When it comes to workforce the Care Council for Wales (CCW) has met for the last time and it has been replaced by Social Care Wales. It will encompass…
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Free personal nursing care in Scotland
May 8, 2017
Free personal and nursing care was introduced by the Scottish government in 2002. It was heralded at the time as an innovative and landmark development for the people of the country.…
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Techno Techno Techno Techno
May 8, 2017
What have the CQC proposed changes to the prompts got to say about technology? Robots everywhere You may remember pieces on Newsround and Blue Peter where we were told how…
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