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Introduction From time to time accidents occur in the workplace regardless of environment. First Aid, as the name suggests, is that first point of contact, the first person to aid…

Introduction Possibly one of the most uncertain areas within the social care sector over the last few years has been whether or not the national minimum wage is payable during…

Recently we have had the opportunity to visit FarmAbility – an outdoor, farm-based day centre for people with autism and learning disabilities just outside of Oxford.  According to their website,…

  When I worked in care homes for older people, an important goal we had was to encourage people to be as active and socially involved as possible. We introduced…

  Employers in any industry should remain aware of the health and safety requirements imposed on them in respect of pregnant employees and even in respect of some mothers returning…

  How can Health and Social Care Providers help people say it as it is? Tuning In I’m really listening to my Mum.  I’ve not seen my parents in a…

I have been writing each week about the five headline outcomes which form the main structure of the new Scottish National Health and Social care standards. These will be fully…

  Introduction Electricity has become an essential part of our lives as it powers most of the everyday things we use, and yet if poorly managed, it can have devastating…