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Discover the latest insights and updates from across the Adult Social Care sector. Our dedicated space brings you a curated selection of articles, news, and best practice guidance to keep you informed and connected. Explore our categories to easily find the content that matters to you.

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Do you have an effective customer care strategy?

March 1, 2016
The introduction of the Friends and Family Test (FFT) for dental patients brings you a range of valuable information about how your patients perceive your practice, the question you now…
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The value of monitoring in the workplace

February 28, 2016
Monitoring health and safety in a work environment is important as it gives senior management the information they need to make informed decisions on ensuring the work environment remains safe…
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Should cares home go organic?

February 27, 2016
Media reports focussing on a new scientific review last week suggested that organic meat and milk could offer more health benefits than conventionally produced products. How strong is the evidence…
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European Care, 2016: Wales and The Final Countdown

February 26, 2016
I’ve written extensively over the past month about health and social care in Europe, looking at the challenges posed particularly by the aging demographic profile and increased morbidity especially in…
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Kip

February 26, 2016
Never underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep; why do people with a learning disability sometimes suffer with sleep disorders? For anyone who has had trouble sleeping, the consequences…
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Balancing central and local services

February 25, 2016
Mr. Robertson, a recently retired NHS Chairperson for Greater Glasgow and Clyde has thrown a new perspective on how to balance increasing demand on health services with the need to…
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Taking Care of the Elderly

February 24, 2016
Life expectancy is rising With life expectancy rising in older age groups the pressure this puts on the NHS by unnecessary admissions and delayed discharges from hospital and residential care…
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Lay-off Periods and Reasonableness

February 23, 2016
Employers can often find themselves having to trade through tough economic periods and as a consequence of this, lay-off and short time working options can be explored. The general legal…
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