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COVID-19 Update: Job Support Scheme Announced (Last update: 23.10.20)
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsA factsheet outlining the Job Support Scheme is available for download here Download Now Alternatively, you can read the update here: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is coming to an end on 31st October 2020. This will be replaced by the Government’s new Job Support Scheme (JSS) which will come into effect from 1 […]
The 2020 State of Care Report – a rallying call for change
Philippa Shirtcliffe QCS Clinical Policy LeadThe article was first published on The Carer – Issue 27 READ THE ARTICLE HERE Over the weekend my 18-year old daughter sat down to write her UCAS personal statement. In case you’re not familiar with UCAS, I’m referring to the all-important supporting document that those wishing to go to university must submit together with […]
NHS Infection Prevention and Control appendix for Dentists (Last update: 21.10.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our NHS Infection Prevention and Control appendix for Dentists Key messages guide Download Now Alternatively, read the update here: On 21st October 2020, a new document was released to help dental practices during the pandemic – the COVID-19: Infection Prevention and Control Dental Appendix. The document provides the following key messages for dental services: […]
Practice team information: CQC Transitional monitoring approach (TMA) (Last update: 20.10.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our CQC Transitional monitoring approach factsheet for Practice Team here: Download Now Alternatively, you can find all the information below: As you may be aware, the CQC is evolving its approach to regulating as the risks from the coronavirus pandemic change, by using a transitional approach to monitoring practices. This began on 6th October for […]
Global Handwashing Day 2020 – Free Hand Hygiene Audits & Guidelines
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Today is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. This year’s theme, “Hand Hygiene for All” focuses on the importance of handwashing equity, which is important to beat the virus and […]
World Mental Health Day – Wellbeing Top Tips
Dr Lucy LovedayIt is World Mental Health Day tomorrow (10 Oct). Now more than ever, it is crucial to look after our mental health when the world is experiencing the unprecedented impact of Covid19. Dr Lucy Loveday, a GP & experienced medical educationalist, has shared with us some suggestions to stay positive during a global pandemic. A Wellbeing […]
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 Control: Hand Hygiene Audit for Primary Care is now available!
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our free Hand Hygiene Audit for Primary Care here DOWNLOAD NOW Healthcare staff are likely to be at risk of infections after providing services or from being in a healthcare building, as Microorganisms can be easily transmitted to one another by hands and subsequently cause infection. To prevent the spread of infection, hand hygiene […]
LGBT People and Disproportionate COVID-19 Impact (Last update: 18.09.2020)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) provides information on its website on dealing with specific Patient groups throughout the COVID-19 period. One of those groups is the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community. The RCGP has shared a briefing guide from the LGBT Foundation, which explains why LGBT people are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and how healthcare […]
Chief Dental Officer COVID-19 Update, England (Last update: 02.09.20)
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS)Download our Dental update here, it summarises the latest updates from England’s Chief Dental Officer on Covid. Download Now Alternatively, you can read the update here: On the 28th of August the CDO for England, Sara Hurley, announced some slight changes in the way Dental Practices are managed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Urgent […]
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