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How would you deal with an employee that has personal hygiene problems?
July 4, 2015
With temperature’s reaching 30o this week, the warm weather will be welcomed by some but not by others. I recall a situation years ago that occurred with an employee and…
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Dementia Care & Meal times: Cues and Clues
July 3, 2015
I was delighted to read Care UK dementia specialist trainer Mark Harrison’s moving description of mealtimes for people with dementia in care homes in the latest edition of Care Home…
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Dentistry Budgets: Moving the goal posts
July 2, 2015
I actually remember the time when you could set up practice, register with the local Area Health Authority (who would welcome you with open arms) and just go. Money would…
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Hay fever season
July 1, 2015
It’s the hay fever season. Pollen counts are high and this means those who are prone to allergies are suffering with various symptoms, affecting one in five people at some…
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Home Care in the Netherlands
June 30, 2015
The Scottish Government – as in other parts of the UK – is looking at restructuring the operations of their Health Service and more local, primary care, holistic and person-centred…
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What does the US say about diet, cognition and mood?
June 30, 2015
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are reviewed, updated and published every 5 years. The 2015 Guidelines – due to be published later this year – are advised by a report…
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7-day Working – Deal or No Deal?
June 30, 2015
How have we got into this situation? So the Health Secretary has promised a ‘new deal for general practice,’ including funding and investment in the workforce in return for 7-day…
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Communication Breakdown…
June 29, 2015
What’s the most important issue in mental health? Good treatment? Timely hospital care? Being treated with respect? Contact at times of crisis? All of these are important, but you’ll probably…
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