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Social Care In Vision (Last update: 25.09.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download the weekly summary for social care here. It includes the latest Covid19 national measures and information on the Job Support Scheme Download Now Alternatively, ready here: A) COVID-19: National Measures – Updated 22 September Additional national lockdown measures have been introduced by the Government. More details can be found below. B) Job Support Scheme […]
Employment Law Update: Job Support Scheme (Last update: 24.09.20)
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsOn 24 September 2020 in the House of Commons, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Government’s Winter Economy Plan. In summary, the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is due to continue until 31 October 2020; and from 1 November 2020, the Government will be initiating a six-month Job Support Scheme (‘the Scheme’). The […]
FREE Infection Prevention & Control Audit Tool by QCS, the NCF and Standards Wise International
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download the free Infection Prevention & Control Audit Tool here Download Now Using the latest COVID learnings emerging from infection prevention and control specialists, and taking account of the newly developed Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection methodology, QCS, the National Care Forum (NCF) and Standards Wise International have developed a leading-edge audit tool that supports […]
Download our Social Care Infection Control: Hand Hygiene Audit for Free Here!
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Infection Control: Hand Hygiene Audit (Social Care) for free here Download Now With micro-organisms being easily transmitted by hands, care staff are likely to be at higher risk of infections due to the nature of the job, whether it’s working in a care home, or working in someone’s home. Even travelling to and […]
Social Care In Vision (Last update: 18.09.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Social Care In Vision here, it highlights the latest restrictions in some areas, the new social distancing guidance and more! Download Now Alternatively, read the summary here: A) COVID-19: Local Restrictions – Updated 9 September Additional local lockdown restrictions may apply in your area, for more details click here. B) COVID-19 Guidance: Meeting […]
Leadership in a Time of Crisis
Susan Donnelly Scottish Mental HealthThe Scottish Social Services Council has published a new resource on “Leading in a Crisis”. The resource pulls together information from a wide range of sources, helps to build a picture of what works and what does not in a time of crises. The positive aspects of leading in a crisis are commonly noted as […]
CQC Infection Prevention and Control Questions – what do we do with it? (Last update: 04.09.20)
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistIn a bid to help care homes to prepare for the risk of a second wave and the impact of winter pressures, CQC have published the questions they consider when looking at infection control. Adapting ways When unexpected challenges hit our Adult Social Care services, CQC have to adapt what they do. We saw this […]
Compassion Fatigue in Care Staff
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Compassion fatigue is a term that has been around a long time, but has been frequently referred to and cited during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s defined as emotional, physical, and spiritual distress in those who provide care to another and is associated with ‘caring roles’ where staff experience significant emotional or physical pain and suffering […]
Top Tips for Care Workers: Caring For Yourself
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download some top tips here to support your mental health Download Now Care workers have never been as valued and appreciated as they are today. It is no secret that social care is under-resourced, and this pandemic has magnified the strain beyond anything we could have imagined. You are truly amazing people. As well as […]
Free Employee Welfare Check Form for parents and guardians (Last update: 03.09.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Employee Welfare Check Form, specifically for parents and guardians here Download Now September means the start of the school term for children in England, after school being shut down for 6 months for the majority of pupils, there are likely to be anxious parents and children. If any of your staff are parents […]
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