Expert Insights
Latest news stories and opinions about the Dental, GP and Care Industries. For your ease of use, we have established categories under which you can source the relevant articles and news items.
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No Deal Brexit Guidance
Philippa Shirtcliffe QCS Clinical Policy LeadAs we move towards March 29th the date agreed for the UK to leave the EU, there are uncertainties about...
Controlled Drugs – what’s the fuss?
Cathy CookeManagement of controlled drugs in care homes and home care is governed by policy and procedures that include additional checks...
Verbal medication reminders
Cathy CookeThe verbal reminder (often referred to as prompting) is a commonly used medication support intervention for Service Users who can...
Is Your Workforce Microscope Ready?
Jodie Sinclair Bevan Brittan LLP, Legal PartnersThose involved in the social care sector be familiar with the issues associated with the calculation of 'sleep-in' payments, in...
A New Source of Legal Advice: Advice and Information When you Need it from Sector Specialists
Stuart MarchantBevan Brittan LLP has recently teamed up with QCS to be a legal partner, working alongside QCS to deliver high-quality...
Monitoring employees’ use of the internet – the reality
Carley Kerrs-Walton Napthens LLP – Employment Law SpecialistIn Barbulescu v Romania the European Court of Human Rights decided an important case on privacy of personal communications at work. Contrary to recent...
New standards for health and social care in Scotland
Tony Clarke Scottish Care Inspectorate SpecialistRegistered health and social care services in Scotland are inspected and regulated using the National Care Standards. These are also...
Is it on the trolley?
Ginny Tyler Learning Disabilities SpecialistAre we really offering people choices about their lives, or is the choice defined by what we make available, rather...
CQC strategy consultation – get involved!
Ed Watkinson QCS Director of Care QualityShaping the future This week the Care Quality Commission (CQC) launched its public consultation document on how its work will look...
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