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Indirect Religion or Belief Discrimination
May 28, 2016
An issue that has recently been considered in the Employment Appeal Tribunal concerns whether or not the dismissal of a teacher for refusing to leave her husband who is a…
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Family, Recovery and Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: A Welsh Perspective
May 27, 2016
Last week I wrote about the recovery challenge posed by schizophrenia. This week I am exploring some of the real life challenges faced by individuals recovering from mental illness, in…
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Half-baked coverage of potatoes
May 26, 2016
Blood pressure is a major health issue. Having high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attacks, kidney disease, stroke and dementia, yet it affects more than 1 in…
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Getting on with apprenticeships
May 25, 2016
Are apprenticeships the route into employment for people with learning disabilities? Following the success of the recent TV programme which showcased the work of a Bristol academy that trained students…
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What makes a good dentist for somebody with a learning disability?
May 23, 2016
When I moved house I registered with a new dentist. I asked if they treated people with learning disabilities. The receptionist told me that they did so I made an…
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Monitoring an employee’s emails and the right to privacy
May 22, 2016
In January this year (see “Monitoring employees’ use of the internet – the reality” from 31st January 2016 for the details) we reported on the European Court of Human Rights…
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Consistency in terminal care?
May 21, 2016
A research study has been published by the Primary palliative care research group in Scotland, jointly carried out between Lothian NHS, the University of Edinburgh, and the Marie Curie charity.…
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Tips for getting through a CQC Registered Manager Fit Person Interview
May 20, 2016
I hope your week was good. Mine has been packed. I have been away on Brownie Camp. I am not sure who is more tired, them or me! Huddled around…
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