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How should we make decisions on someone’s religious practice?
June 28, 2017
A very recent case in the Court of Protection looked at the question of how providers, and commissioners, make decisions about the best interests of a person from a minority…
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Focus on Undernutrition
June 23, 2017
Recognising the expertise of qualified nutrition professionals (dietitians and registered nutritionists) in guiding nutrition practice was highlighted in the recent British Dietetic Association’s Awareness Week. Today’s blog is inspired by…
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The importance of staff appraisals in dental practice
June 22, 2017
Staff appraisals are often met with apprehension and anxiety, but in reality they are an integral part of employer-employee relations and achieving business objectives. This is despite studies suggesting…
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What did we learn from the Better Health Better Lives Conference?
June 22, 2017
On 20 June we went to the Better Health Better Lives conference, which was organised by NHS England and the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) to talk about how…
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The Sun Has Got His Hat On
June 21, 2017
It’s been a welcome sight these last few days, the bluest sky and the warm spring sunshine making people feel the urge to get outside. The air is full of…
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Finalised Scottish National Health and Social Care standards
June 21, 2017
The Scottish Government has announced a new set of Health and Social care standards which will become fully applicable from April 2018. The standards are seen as innovative: They are…
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10 things not to say to someone with a brain injury
June 21, 2017
The brilliant Headway organisation has produced a short film, highlighting the most annoying things we can say to someone living with a brain injury. It’s about the things people say…
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Shared Parental Leave and Enhanced Maternity Pay
June 21, 2017
Shared Parental Leave (“SPL”) has been around since 2015 but uptake on it has been minimal. As a result, when employers are required to deal with an application for SPL…
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