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Anyone who has worked for any length of time with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) will be acquainted with the beanbag. These items of soft furniture have…

Sensible life planning by authorities for adults with learning disabilities produces the best outcomes and is the most cost effective for commissioners. So why do so few authorities plan for…

Back in November I mentioned a study day I had been on which talked about Values-Based Interviewing. Having recently been involved in not only interviews for new staff, but also…

The rain was horizontal and cold, like needles. The wind was whipping up everything in its path; wheelie bins, leaves, bits of tree and odd paper bags. I was struggling…

A story from the archives As a young and keen community nurse, one of my favourite jobs was assisting people with learning disability to cope with independent living in the…

What are the risks of a cut back on skilled manpower? Recent reports suggest more scrutiny is needed of social care services’ staffing ratios, but is it all about numbers?…

The importance of being organised and its impact on being safe should never be underestimated. My mother always told me “clean up as you go.” That was the advice when,…

The Problem of financial abuse – How are you guarding Service Users against this risk? Last week we were reviewing our safeguarding policy in the light of a new and…