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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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Accessible Information

August 12, 2022
Barry Price, QCS Specialist on why the sector needs to do more to adhere to the Accessible Information Standard. The results of the Healthwatch accessible information survey released last month, show…
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Government joins forces with businesses to help families with  the cost-of-living crisis

August 10, 2022
The Government has launched a Help for Households initiative to help families over the summer holidays and beyond. As part of a drive to help families across the country with the…
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Emergency treatment for heatstroke Poster (care home version)

August 10, 2022
Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency. Download our free…
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New toolkit aims to improve collaboration with care managers and activity providers

August 9, 2022
QCS partner NAPA, and My Home Life England have joined forces to produce a new toolkit to ensure activity providers and care home leaders work closer together to improve wellbeing…
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Adult social care braced for a challenging year, a new survey reveals

August 8, 2022
The year ahead is expected to be a challenging one for people working and needing adult social care, according to a new survey. The poll, released by ADASS, the Association…
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A Bug’s Life

August 5, 2022
Alison Lowerson, QCS Policy Manager outlines why health and social providers need effective pest control management procedures, especially in the summer. The Walt Disney film ‘A Bug’s Life’ is an…
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Wellbeing Podcast: High Functioning Anxiety

August 3, 2022
In this podcast you will get an overview of what High Functioning Anxiety is, the common symptoms, possible causes and ways in which someone suffering with anxiety can get help…
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Financial planning – help and advice

August 2, 2022
Download our factsheet on ‘Financial planning – help and advice’ by our partner, Napthens here DOWNLOAD NOW Alternatively, read it here:  With the increase in the cost of food, petrol…
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