Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism: What to expect

Source: NICE Autism affects people in different ways; it can bring strengths but also some challenges that can impact how comfortable, healthy and happy people feel. Getting the right diagnosis and support is important. Consequently, NICE has produced a quick guide...

World Mental Health Day Highlights An Important Issue

Source: Health & Safety Executive (HSE)   The 10th of October was World Mental Health Day, and employers should remember that mental health problems can affect anyone, on any day of the year. HSE’s website has guidance on mental health in the workplace....

Is Your Service Prepared For A Flu Outbreak?

Helpful resources to support your service throughout influenza season We have worked with the local NHS and Public Health England to create some helpful resources to support you and your service through this year’s influenza season, which has started now and is likely...

Statement about the Liberty Protection Safeguards

Source: Skills For Care In May 2019, the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act became law, and replaces the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) with a new scheme known as the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). There is a national group working to develop a Code of...

Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards Audit Tool

Source: Skills For Care The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) has launched an audit tool to support the implementation of the RRN Training Standards, which set a national benchmark for training in restrictive practices.  Skills for Care welcomes the tool to help...