When should I renew my food hygiene certificate?
It is essential that everyone who works around food should have a up to date food hygiene certificate. This blog
Legislation and policies that surround safeguarding children
If you work with, or around, children in any capacity safeguarding must be at the forefront of your practice. Safeguarding
How we make our courses
Learn about how we make our awesome online CPD courses and how we build the best learning experience for your learning experience.
What is cross contamination?
Cross contamination is the transfer of bacteria from contaminated foods (usually raw) to ready to eat foods by either direct
Getting help for mental health problems
Mental health is when an individual suffers effects to their psychological and mental well-being. It affects how they think, feel
What can cause anxiety?
According to Anxiety UK more than 1 in 10 people are likely to have ‘disabling anxiety disorder’. Having anxiety can
The different ways of administering medication
There are different ways which medication can be administrated, some methods can only be administrated by a person who has
Avoiding cross contamination
It is important to follow steps to avoid cross contamination. Often people think that if they cook meat it will
Signs and symptoms of depression
Depression is a major disorder that is thought to affect approximately 1 in every 10 people within the United Kingdom
What types of abuse can children experience?
There are more than one types of abuse that children can suffer and it is important to know the signs,
Reporting RIDDOR accidents
Check out our new updated blog post It is a legal requirement to report certain accidents, injuries, deaths and diseases.
What is a high risk food?
High risk food that isn't handled and used properly is the main reason for food poisoning. Around 500 people a
What can cause work related stress?
In 2017/2018 there were 595,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety and it is estimated around 23.9 working days
Who should make a RIDDOR report?
In every company where RIDDOR reports could be made there needs to be a set responsible person, it is the
The 14 Food Allergens
Food businesses in the UK have been required since December 2014 to be aware of 14 prescribed allergens in their
How to make a RIDDOR report
It is the responsible persons duty to make a RIDDOR report, this includes either an employer, self-employed person and people
How to spot the signs of radicalisation
How does radicalisation take place? Any individual, any age, gender, socio-economic status, or religious belief could be vulnerable to radicalisation
What are the requirements of DSE?
Download our free PDF DSE Workstation Assessment template here. DSE stands for Display Screen Equipment, it is used in the
The causes of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a very serious mental illness where individuals are unable to differentiate between reality and imagination. It is the
What is an eating disorder?
An eating disorder is a mental illness, which means that an individual will have a very complex relationship with food
What is COSHH?
What does COSSH stand for? COSHH stands for the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health and this refers to a
What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. These Regulations apply in England, Scotland, Wales and
Quiz: Test your knowledge on dementia awareness
Test your knowledge on our dementia awareness quiz. See if your knowledge is up to date or if it’s time to refresh your memory.
