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Through the Keyhole

February 8, 2017
You are going to be registered for hopefully a very long time with the Care Quality Commission, so who are the people behind the CQC door? Secret club There is…
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The value of singing in care settings

February 8, 2017
  I have had lots of conversations on this topic recently. We have a raft of research that recognises the benefits of singing and even more about the impact of…
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Tooth whitening – be aware of the regulations

February 7, 2017
  As Valentine’s Day approaches there is often an increase in the demand for tooth whitening, so this may be a timely reminder of the regulations and the consequences of…
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Loneliness: a hidden epidemic

February 7, 2017
Two recent news articles address this problem: one points to how common the problem is, and another is a local attempt to help some lonely people. Age UK research Age…
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More from NHS Digital

February 6, 2017
Really useful timetable On 10 January, NHS digital uploaded a spreadsheet which may be worth printing off. It is a live collection timetable and it tells you about all the different types…
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Unique, Wonderful You…

February 3, 2017
Accepting your differences and building an outstanding service on them Pottery for two I have started a pottery class.  I have always wanted to do it, and as a creative…
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Is turmeric the spice of life?

February 3, 2017
Turmeric seems to be everywhere these days; in high street coffee shops (turmeric latte anybody?), as a ‘superfood’ in popular diets, in the recipes of celebrity bloggers and in media…
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Staff meetings are so good for team morale and practice welfare

February 1, 2017
  As we begin a new year this is an ideal time to have a motivational dental practice meeting. It is an opportunity to set the mood and ambitions for…
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