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Attitudes to healthcare
February 9, 2017
We have a valued and envied health care system in this country. Recent surveys in Scotland by the Government showed overall high levels of satisfaction with the services received. A…
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Through the Keyhole
February 8, 2017
You are going to be registered for hopefully a very long time with the Care Quality Commission, so who are the people behind the CQC door? Secret club There is…
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Unique, Wonderful You…
February 3, 2017
Accepting your differences and building an outstanding service on them Pottery for two I have started a pottery class. I have always wanted to do it, and as a creative…
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How simple handwashing can prevent the spread of infection
January 25, 2017
Flicking through the morning news on my phone, amongst all the political doom, was a video – ‘Do you know the six steps to clean hands?’. There was also a…
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Culture Club
January 12, 2017
CQCs KLOES and prompts look for the vital ingredient of a healthy culture…how will yours fair? Tips and suggestions on culture in your service. My 5-year-old son asked me, ‘what…
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Are we looking at the past with CQCs latest consultation?
January 5, 2017
Set your expectations Expectations can often be high at New Year. If only we could go back and hold some of those elaborate promises and social media declarations and settle…
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The dementia challenge
December 15, 2016
There are around 850,000 people in the UK who currently live with dementia. With an ageing population, more and more older people will need the support of domiciliary and…
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Mind full? Or Mindfulness
December 14, 2016
Is your mind full with CQC inspection and regulation, or are you using mindfulness and taking it in your stride this Christmas? No room on the shelves I am stacked…
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