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Often we have to explain this term, especially as it forms part of our charities title. We have debated an alternative over the years but have yet to find anything…

Last month I was in a training session where everyone was laughing,but the content was deadly serious. Under the Care Act, it’s now law to have trained and qualified assessors…

The National Involvement Network is a project in Scotland to boost the involvement of people who user services in the development of those services. Fittingly, the network is composed of…

It is part of your responsibility as a dental professional to deal properly and professionally with complaints (GDC Standards). However, it is not just a professional obligation as well-handled complaints…

In many ways, you’ll be relieved to know, the answer’s pretty easy. You need to know what Lasting Powers of Attorny (LPAs) are designed to do; what powers are given…

I’ve written before about the principle of ‘informed-consent’ which governs the provision of health and social care in the UK. Essentially, patients/service users must be informed about potential interventions or…

I have written previously about the jointly published Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) pregnancy and maternity discrimination research findings. This…

I am very good at art, textiles and singing.  I am also very good at writing.  I felt awkward saying that. It is all true, but the culture we live…