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Managing Risk When Someone Might Lack Capacity
December 7, 2017
It’s a real puzzle when someone who lacks capacity to understand risk is nonetheless determined to do something where you can see the risk of harm to them. There…
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How Safe Are Staff Vehicles For Residents’ Outings?
December 4, 2017
Introduction Outings are part of resident activities, giving them supervised access to the world outside their home! Some care homes and supported living homes will have access to a mini-bus…
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Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland – Monitoring Outcomes
December 4, 2017
There is concern about a lack of identifiable progress on integrating health and social care services in Scotland. This was discussed in the Scottish Parliament Committee of Health and…
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Provider Information Collection – “Evolution not Revolution”
December 1, 2017
On Thursday Andrea Sutcliffe Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care for CQC, talked in her Column about the new Provider Information Collection which will take the place of the…
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With a Cold Snap Looming, Can Employers Make Deductions From Pay If Employees Can’t Get To Work?
November 30, 2017
Businesses face the prospect of a fall in productivity, either due to absenteeism, employees being unable to complete work, or a combination of the two as weather conditions worsen as…
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Preparing Your Service for Re-registration in Wales
November 30, 2017
For those care providers based in Wales, The Registration and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 is now upon us and re-registration of care services is imminent. Care…
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Pressures On The Care Home Sector
November 30, 2017
At a recent conference of Scottish Care and care service providers, serious concerns were expressed about the future of care home services. Providers expressed concerns about the workforce, and…
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My Foot!
November 30, 2017
When was the last time we thought deeply about our feet? When was the last time you gave them your care and attention? Our feet are probably the most…
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