Expert Insights

In April 2025, the UK Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the case of For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that in the Equality Act 2010 (the Equality Act), ‘sex’ means a person’s biological sex.

In this episode of The Care Social, we’re joined by Tandeep Gill, who shares how PainChek’s innovative technology is giving a voice to people who cannot verbalise their pain.

Human factors refer to individual, job and organisational factors and how they may impact on employees’ health and safety behaviour. These factors are important to consider during any incident investigations.

Involving workers in managing health and safety brings benefits for employers, as research has shown workplaces where staff are involved in taking decisions about health and safety are safer and healthier.

In this episode, Barry Price talks with insomnia and mindset specialist Gavin Rubinstein about the sleep difficulties faced by social care professionals. They discuss how stress, anxiety, and overthinking can disrupt sleep and share practical tips to help you rest better,

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill aims to introduce 28 significant reforms, one of the key changes being to zero-hours contracts. If you employ zero-hours workers, then this is essential reading!

Why language matters in dementia care We need to talk about that four-letter ‘F’ word that is heard so often in dementia care settings. It is a word that shocks…

  This month I visited a care home to observe residents over lunchtime to see if I could offer any advice to improve the overall dining experience and encourage those…