Filter Posts:
Wellbeing and the outdoors
August 4, 2017
A study has been carried out by the University of Warwick on over 50 care homes in the UK. The study aimed to examine the possible physical structural causes of…
Read more
It’s all in the gut
August 4, 2017
This week, I was at a conference in Cambridge that looked at the transfer of nutrition knowledge into practice – and of course, as a QCS contributor, my interest was…
Read more
Are you in control of your cladding panels?
August 4, 2017
Introduction Being in control of contractors and materials they use is essential in ensuring buildings are safe and secure. Pre-tender documentation should specify what is used and any EN compliance…
Read more
Funded nursing care – Supreme Court Ruling
August 3, 2017
Week commencing 31st August is anticipated to hand down its ruling on who should be responsible for the shortfall in funding nursing contribution (FNC). The University Health Boards (UHBs)…
Read more
Power in unity
August 3, 2017
The big guns of Social Care including CQC have united to put Quality Matters together, but what is it and what difference will it make to you and the people…
Read more
Are you clear on what your ideal care worker looks like? Here’s why you should be
August 3, 2017
Many care recruiters measure their performance by the volume of applications they receive or whether they have filled all the available places on the upcoming induction course. But success in…
Read more
Supreme Court rules that Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful
July 31, 2017
The Government introduced fees for Employment Tribunals in 2013 under then Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling which led to fees of up to £1200 being charged should an employee wish to…
Read more
Social Care Workforce Wales Consultation
July 27, 2017
In Wales, just as one consultation ends for a residential care home another for staffing in domiciliary care opens. Often we have seen that the criteria for one sector…
Read more