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Let’s Talk… Dementia
Source: The Hospice of St. Francis Leading Dementia and Palliative Care specialists, Dr. Tammy Angel and Dr. Sharon Chadwick (Medical Director at The Hospice of St. Francis), will be sharing their expertise on all areas of Dementia. Find out more about:...
Enabling Positive Care for Autistic Adults
Source: Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Social workers need to identify particular care and support needs of autistic adults and to ensure that, through working closely with the person, they can tailor support that meets their needs. Having good...
Life After Loss
Hosted by the Trinity Community Project The Trinity Community Project offers day services and opportunities to people experiencing mental health issues and/or living with a learning disability. Join them for a workshop on adjusting to life after loss,...
Skills For Care’s Festive Product Guide
Your festive product guide from Skills for Care Download Skill For Care's must-have products for the festive season! From planning meaningful activities to contingency planning for travel disruption, their guides include lots of practical tips and advice to...
The Office of the Public Guardian and Mental Capacity Act
Source: Office of Public Guardian (OPG) The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales plan for their health, welfare and financial decisions to be taken care of if they lose capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. A new...
Ombudsman Decisions are Final
Source: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGOS) When the Local Government& Social Care Ombudsman (LGOS) end their investigation and issue a decision, that decision is final. LGOS give care providers several opportunities to contribute to...
Mobility Scooter Fire Risk- New NFCC Mobility Scooter Guidance has now been published
Source: National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Guidance from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has now been published 'mobility scooter guidance for residential buildings'. NFCC is pleased to release this for residential buildings, which outlines...