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  Tooth wear is a natural part of ageing and so the extent of any visible wear must be judged against the patient’s age to determine whether or not the…

  Vicarious liability is a legal principle which allows a court to find that an individual or a company is responsible and therefore liable for the actions of another. It…

Poor appetite is an important problem and is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition. Older people with poorer appetites are more likely not only to have lower energy (calorie)…

As you will appreciate, life is tough out there for social care recruiters these days. A lot of time and money is spent placing, tweaking and refreshing adverts for frontline…

In almost all cases of misconduct or gross misconduct of an employee, the thought of whether or not to suspend the employee pending an investigation will cross the employer’s mind.…

What is it? Otherwise known as community mapping, it is an established method or procedure for participants with a common interest to get together to identify local relevant community resources,…

  According to Mary Poppins, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. However, sugar in liquid medicines is a factor in dental caries for many children. In fact,…

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has recently published a new policy statement The Management of Malnourished Adults in All Community and All Health and Care Settings. Who is the BDA? The…