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Care Plan Template

March 28, 2025
A care plan template is a vital tool in the healthcare sector, providing a structured approach to delivering personalised care…
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Doctors Bags – What Do They Need?

March 27, 2025
Doctors’ bags are important when carrying out home visits, although the contents can vary depending on the attending doctor and the work they undertake.
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Can medication given to those with learning difficulties have an impact on nutrition?

March 25, 2025
The impact of medication on individuals with learning disabilities is often overlooked despite these individuals often taking a large number of different drugs, both those prescribed by medical practitioners and…
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Health & Safety Review March 2025 – Root Cause Analysis

March 25, 2025
Investigating incidents is a crucial stage in trying to prevent recurrence. Investigations should follow a structured approach to identify the immediate causes, the underlying causes and the root causes.
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The Care Social, Episode Seven: Dementia and Sensory Loss

March 25, 2025
How do sight and hearing loss affect people with dementia? Barry Price and Gerry McMurdie break it down and share simple, practical ways to give better support.
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National Minimum Wage Changes – April 2026

March 19, 2025
As April approaches, employers need to be aware of the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) changes set to apply from April 2026.
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The Care Social, Episode Six: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

March 18, 2025
Our weekly podcast explores key issues in social care, and this week, we’re celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 with a great discussion on neurodiversity in the workplace.
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The Care Social – Episode 5: Beyond Burnout

March 11, 2025
In this episode of The Care Social, Barry is joined by Hannah Kelly, wellbeing specialist and social care consultant.
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