Adult Social Care

We clearly know we should avoid smoking and too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun because these can increase the risk of cancer. But perhaps something that we…

Already I’ve been asked: is there any future for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), after the Referendum delivered – to the surprise of many – a decision to leave…

Bedrails are used in care homes to protect vulnerable adults from falling out of bed, but they can also pose risks that must be identified and controlled. CASE: Death Due…

Even though I was tempted, I tried to steer away from parallels with politics this week, but with even crocheters on Instagram depicting European flags…I have given in! What would…

The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) has published a report on the role of peer support in Scottish mental health services. The report highlights that peer…

The new edition of Managing Falls and Fractures in Care Homes for Older People – good practice resource published by the Care Inspectorate (Scotland) and NHS Scotland has recently been launched.…

The new Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, 2014, identifies 8 primary determinants of well-being; Physical, mental, emotional well-being Protection from abuse and neglect Education, training, recreation Domestic, family and…

This Friday 17th June sees the 4th National Care Home Open Day taking place across the country, and it seems to be going from strength to strength. We all need…