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NHS Acronyms – Love or Hate?

November 18, 2016
Ever wonderhow many acronyms are used in General Practice? I did a bit of research and found 200 acronyms and abbreviations available on the NHS (National Health Service) Employers Website.…
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Coffee and Dementia: News That’s Cold, Lukewarm or Hot?

November 18, 2016
Some of the most recent headlines on dietary factors and dementia prevention involve cups of coffee. Yes, coffee. In fact, the relationship between caffeine and dementia prevention is not new.…
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No More Printing Deducted Patient Records! – GP2GP

November 13, 2016
Before GP2GP – Each time a patient is deducted, we would print off the full patient record notes, including those which we have scanned. These were then sent to the…
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Is Your Practice Contributing to Resistance of Antibiotics?

November 13, 2016
  Antibiotic resistance is a worrying issue globally and death rates from previously treatable and emerging infections are on the rise. Primary care dentistry in the United Kingdom accounts for…
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Mapping Care and Support – New Welsh Inspection Framework

November 13, 2016
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, (SSWA), 2014, established a clear direction of travel for social care which is now being followed through with new (interim) inspection methodology, prior…
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Could A Holistic Approach to Mealtimes Help Dementia Sufferers?

November 13, 2016
Dementia is one of the most pressing challenges for the care of older people. It’s also a major contributor to disability and dependence. Risks for, and prevalence of, malnutrition and…
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Injury to Feelings Award – £14,000

November 13, 2016
  Following the recent EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) decision of AA Solicitors Ltd (t/a AA Solicitors) and another v Majid it was held that Tribunals are entitled to take into…
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Falls from Height – Identifying Risks in Care Homes

November 13, 2016
Falls from height are generally associated with working on constructions sites or off scaffolding where a refurbishment project is underway. However, falls from height can occur in care settings too.…
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