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Shout about Service User Satisfaction
October 4, 2013
Yes, it’s that time of year again when I start to send out my Quality Audit forms to all my service users. For those of you who read my article…
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Planning responsibly for the Festive season
September 27, 2013
In my last couple of blogs I have discussed Winter Pressure Planning and recruitment. What interests me though is how Homecare Providers plan for the busy Christmas and New Year…
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Full face veils – must they be allowed at work?
September 25, 2013
The Department of Health is currently reviewing whether NHS staff should be allowed to wear full face veils at work. Laurie Penny (on Question Time) asserted that the only people…
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Transitional Failings
September 24, 2013
I have just helped to set up a special interest group (SIG) in my area where people who work with, support, or are interested in, learning disability services can meet…
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Wanted: Crystal Ball for Recruitment
September 20, 2013
My blog last week was about recruitment of staff in order to meet the rising demand for Homecare during winter time. I somehow managed to make recruitment sound easy and…
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Driving Up Quality – Are you in?
September 18, 2013
A new code of practice has been launched to encourage providers of services to people with learning disabilities to work towards better provision for their service users. The Driving up…
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Absence: Understanding the data
September 18, 2013
In the UK, sickness absence costs businesses £600 per year per employee. according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. That is an average figure but, if it’s true…
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Recruiting for Winter Pressures
September 16, 2013
Once the busy August period is over- and as I get my breath back I start to plan for Winter Pressures. No one likes to hear the word ‘Christmas’ mentioned…
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