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Introduction On a daily basis everyone worldwide carries out some activity that involves manual handling. From the moment we get up in the morning we are lifting, carrying and moving…

Two research projects published in The Lancet this month trumpet the benefits of targeted health checks and the further improvement on outcomes if these are carried out by practice nurses.…

The CQC has released a report into the performance of Calderstones NHS trust, at an inpatient facility for people with a learning disability. It revealed shortcomings in the care provided.…

Employers have a duty of care to their healthcare workers and service users and this duty includes the control of Legionnaires’ disease. What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease is normally…

All businesses regardless of size will hold some data about their clients and employees. Regardless if this data is stored in paper format or electronically on PC’s, disks or memory…

The CQC rate 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…

Just the very mention of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) can turn a social care professional into a gibbering wreck. This edifying news will have you running for the straitjacket.…

I recently attended a memorial event for a good friend and colleague. This was a moving occasion, but was more concerned with celebrating his life and achievements than mourning his…