Food for thought – The implications of new recycling regulations on the care home sector
By Paul Barker, Care Home Business Development Manager, Anenta
From March 31st, England will introduce new waste disposal regulations as part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling initiative. Designed to reduce waste and increase recycling rates across the country, this has direct and potenti…
Health and care sector urged to care about insurance cover
Firms operating in the health and care sector need to be aware of the critical distinction between ‘claims made’ and ‘claims occurring’ insurance policies. The warning comes from insurance broker, James Bright, from the health and care division of independent insurance broking and risk managemen…
Immigration Costs: What Can Employers Pass onto Sponsored Workers?
By Lul Salah Lead Immigration Adviser February 10, 2025
Recent guidance from the UK Home Office explicitly prohibits employers from passing on sponsorship-related costs to sponsored workers. While this change currently applies to the skilled worker visa route, it is expected to …
Overcoming Common Challenges When Moving Digital Social Care Records Systems
By Lorcán Murray
Digital technology is a key part of the future of social care. A future the majority of care providers have already embraced. Digital social care records are a common sight, and many users are familiar with the benefits and potential of digital technology. Benefits …
How often, and how, should medication training be repeated and competence assessed?
Regulation 18 of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 states sufficient numbers of trained staff must be available, but gives no more detail. Hence, CQC refer to NICE guidelines which state:
For care homes (1): “Good Practise is represented by the care home provider undertaking an annual …
Our commitment to ensuring that residents eat for health is paramount. Sophia shares some insights as to why this is so crucial.
1. MobilityProper nutrition, particularly adequate protein intake, is essential for maintaining muscle mass, strength, and balance. This directly impacts residents’ mobility and independence in performing daily activities.2. Skin HealthResidents that are less mobile are at risk of developing pre…
THE OUTSTANDING DIVERSITY FORUM MARCH TOWARDS LONDON PRIDE
The Outstanding Society are delighted to announce that The Out Standing Diversity Forum are proudly marching in the London Pride in June 2024. AND EVERYONE IS INVITED.The Out Standing Diversity Forum are particularly excited to be making its London Pride debut this year as LGBTQ+ history month’s…
Raising awareness of modern slavery
Named Contact for any pan-Sussex modern slavery concerns: Steve Morton, Pan-Sussex Anti-Slavery Network.
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Unfortunately, there have been cases of people who have come to work in the care industry in the UK who are experiencing modern slavery. Th…
PCS: Advance Care Planning
What is advance care planning?Advance care planning is a process set in place that allows individuals to make plans and decisions about their future health and care. Advance care plans consider situations where an individual is not able to make decisions or communicate their wishes relating to t…