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CQC Interim Report: Review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation
Source: CQC Today, CQC have published a report which gives the interim findings from their review of the use of restrictive interventions in places that provide care for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism. The...
Dementia Action Week | 20th – 26th of May, 2019
Dementia Action Week unites people, workplaces, schools and communities to take action and improve the lives of people living with dementia. In support of Dementia Action Week 2019, we are running a fully funded Tier 2 Approaches to Dementia course; the details...
An easy-read version for First Aid at Home is now available
A basic first aid guide for you, and the individuals you support, so you know what to do if someone hurts themselves. It is vital that people with learning disabilities who live alone or are in supported living without 24-hour care are able to understand some...
Programme to tackle over-medication in care homes launched
Source: LaingBuisson News NHS England has recruited medical and clinical staff as part of its £20m programme to help prevent care home residents being given too much medication. Residents are prescribed an average of seven medicines a day, with many...
Top up learning linked to Safeguarding- Wellbeing: Self-harm and Suicide
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board & Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Learning Hub The Learning Hub is an important two way feedback loop between front line practitioners and the Strategic Safeguarding Boards, ensuring learning...
Every business must legally have a policy for managing health and safety
Source: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) The law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety and protecting staff. A health and safety policy sets out the general approach and management of health and safety in their business....
Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack in over 16’s: Diagnosis and Initial Management
Source: NICE NICE have updated their guideline on Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in over 16’s and has a range of recommendations, including advice on using a validated tool such as FAST (Face Arm Speech Test) to screen people for a diagnosis of...