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Achieving equality
March 30, 2015
We are five years into the implementation of the Equality Act, which was introduced to simplify the law by bringing together existing anti-discrimination legislation. I think it is useful to…
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Provision of care for vulnerable people
March 27, 2015
The CQC rates practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people; those with long-term conditions; mother’s, babies and children;…
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Keeping HR records
March 27, 2015
Problems with paper In my first role as a HR Manager, I remember looking at our personnel records. As they were all made of combustible paper, I immediately ordered some…
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Stress risk assessment
March 25, 2015
In this article we will review some of the areas to cover when undertaking a stress risk assessment. The employer has a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at…
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Poison
March 25, 2015
“Everybody’s got their poison, and mine is sugar.” This quote is from one of America’s hottest athletes, basketball player Derrick Rose, and I have to own up to being with…
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CQC inspection myths for GP practices
March 20, 2015
What does the CQC really expect? From my colleagues at other practices I often hear rumours about what is required by the CQC. However, over the last 12 months Professor…
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e-learning in the care sector
March 20, 2015
The phrase ‘e-learning’ in care work conjures up people sitting in front of a screen, trying to learn about people skills and how to practice care and support. More technology…
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Eggs – good, bad or indifferent for cholesterol?
March 20, 2015
Eggs have been vilified for many years by well-meaning health practitioners for their high cholesterol content. The message to limit eggs to lower heart disease risk has been widely circulated…
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