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Some workplaces have a step stool or an access ladder of some sort for accessing files, boxes and other materials stored at height. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 set…

Constipation is under-estimated, under-treated and overlooked. Yet chronic constipation affects as much as 80 per cent of the older adult population living in care homes. If left untreated, it can…

A report published by the University of York and the RCN Foundation highlights a lack of training for care home staff. A point, in effect, also raised by CQC in…

So, with Barry Cockcroft now retired and enjoying life in the garden somewhere since February, we now have a new Chief Dental Officer. Barry’s credibility retired before him somewhat and…

John Burton, in a recent Guardian article, points out that regulation does not improve the quality of care services. He gives examples of care improving and being supplied to a…

Despite increasing recognition, older people living in care homes remain vulnerable to malnutrition, this has significant negative impacts on their physical and emotional well-being. In terms of social and health…

The CQC rates practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people; long-term conditions; mothers, babies and children; working age;…

An article in Community Care this month suggests that by being highly risk-averse, providers may be doing people with learning disabilities more harm than good. Anyone who has been around…