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Discover the latest insights and updates from across the Adult Social Care sector. Our dedicated space brings you a curated selection of articles, news, and best practice guidance to keep you informed and connected. Explore our categories to easily find the content that matters to you.

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Health & Safety Review March 2025 – Root Cause Analysis

March 25, 2025
Investigating incidents is a crucial stage in trying to prevent recurrence. Investigations should follow a structured approach to identify the immediate causes, the underlying causes and the root causes.
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The Care Social, Episode Seven: Dementia and Sensory Loss

March 25, 2025
How do sight and hearing loss affect people with dementia? Barry Price and Gerry McMurdie break it down and share simple, practical ways to give better support.
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National Minimum Wage Changes – April 2025

March 19, 2025
As April approaches, employers need to be aware of the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) changes set to apply from 1 April 2025.
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The Care Social, Episode Six: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

March 18, 2025
Our weekly podcast explores key issues in social care, and this week, we’re celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 with a great discussion on neurodiversity in the workplace.
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The Care Social – Episode 5: Beyond Burnout

March 11, 2025
In this episode of The Care Social, Barry is joined by Hannah Kelly, wellbeing specialist and social care consultant.
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Run Meetings Like a Boss: 10 Top Tips for Success

March 5, 2025
Make your meetings more productive, focused, and effective with these 10 essential tips
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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (March 2025)

March 5, 2025
This month we are taking a closer look at some of the content in your system and how it can really help you and your teams deliver the best care and support possible – from the latest resources in the Resource Centre to the policy of the month!
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What is Equal Pay?

March 5, 2025
As many of the UK’s national retailers including Morrisons, Next and Asda have recently been involved in equal pay claims from thousands of female employees, we outline the basics of equal pay law and steps employers can take to ensure compliance.
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