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Topic Organisation 7 Tips for Managing the Office Party The company Christmas party can be a morale-boosting occasion for employees, as it provides an opportunity for employers to thank staff for their hard… Read more
Topic Organisation New CQC Proposal to Increase Your Fees The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a consultation document in a bid to raise the fees your organisation pay by 9%, from April 2015. The argu… Read more
Topic Organisation Simple Steps to Respond to Complaints and Improve Your Care Service The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is becoming more interested in the complaints made to services, such as yours. Regulation 16 of the Health and Socia… Read more
Topic Organisation 7 Essential Twitter Accounts to Stay Ahead of News and Events The pace of change within social care shows no sign of slowing. We have recently seen major changes that affect us all, including the implementation o… Read more
Topic Organisation New CQC Complaints Report: How to Handle Concerns within Your Service This week saw the publication of Complaints Matter, a new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), outlining the importance that it places on th… Read more
Topic Organisation Enhance Your Role as Registered Manager: Gain Funding to Set Up a Local Network As Registered Manager, you are a vital member of the care team, the ‘go-to’ person for all staff and the person responsible for the smooth running… Read more
Topic Organisation Use the NICE Quality Standards to Improve Your Care Provision The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have introduced quality standards, which you can use to help you improve your practice an… Read more
Topic Organisation 5 Steps for a Successful National Care Home Open Day National Care Home Open Day has become one of the most high profile annual events in the care home calendar.The event is becoming increasingly popular… Read more
Topic Organisation 3 Steps to Get Involved in the Latest CQC Consultation On 28th January, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced a 4-week consultation on its proposal requiring all registered providers to display their… Read more
Topic Organisation 5 Steps to Incorporate the Social Care Commitment into Your Service This month saw the launch of a new and improved website from the Social Care Commitment, providing additional guidance and examples of case studies fr… Read more