What is Pneumonia?
During the first eight months of 2020, England and Wales saw 13,619 people die from pneumonia. To compare, there were
What Happens at an Employment Tribunal?
When an employee wants to make a claim against their employer at an employment tribunal, in most cases they must
Self-Catering for Large Groups
COVID lockdowns and restrictions appear to be over, and people everywhere are organising get-togethers, parties, weddings, and in this year
Oral Health Care in Care Homes
According to NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), over 50% of elderly adults living in a care
What should be in a First Aid Kit?
In a medical emergency, it’s important to act quickly. According to some sources, a lack of first aid skills in
What are the Principles of Confidentiality in Childcare?
Confidentiality encompasses a number of ways that you can respect an individual’s privacy or personal wishes, in which you would
What is Age Discrimination?
Recent research into discrimination in the workplace by the UK-based HR company CIPHR produced startling results. They found that 11%
How to Spot a Fake ID UK
A freedom of information release has revealed that nearly 2,000 fraudulent identity documents are presented to Border Force staff per
What is the Gig Economy?
In England and Wales, 4.4 million people are working for gig economy platforms at least once a week, according to
What is a Stammer?
Stammering is a disorder of fluency, meaning that the flow of speech is disrupted, resulting in disjointed words and sentences.
How to Avoid Food Poisoning on Holiday
The summer’s approaching. Many of us have booked a break away for a bit of sun, sand, sea and… salmonella.
What are the HR Policies of a Company?
Organisations need formal written documents, such as policies and procedures, to ensure robust governance and to effectively communicate standard organisational
What is Gender Pay Gap Reporting?
For many employees and employers, the gender pay gap (and eliminating it) is hugely important. Despite many advances in how
What is IR35?
The Contracting sector in the UK contributes more than £300bn to the economy each year. Contractors are used by both
What is Organisational Abuse?
Organisational abuse is where poor working practices and inadequate care in a specific setting leads to the mistreatment and/or harm
Food Traceability
When it comes to the food chain, people are talking more and more about traceability. But what is traceability? In
Soft and Hard Facilities Management
All commercial premises and public sector buildings require facilities to ensure that they function properly. Facilities management covers a wide
What is Garden Leave?
Whenever someone leaves a job, whether by choice, redundancy or dismissal, there is usually a period of notice before the
What is Pain Management?
The British Pain Society estimates that almost 10 million people in Britain suffer from pain almost every day which impacts
What is Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, sometimes referred to as Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), is a term given to a wide range
How to Support Someone Feeling Suicidal
Research by the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) states that 115 people die by suicide in the UK every
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a neurological condition and developmental disorder. This condition primarily affects communication, learning and behaviour.
The Importance of Hydration and Nutrition in Care
According to Age UK, 1 in 10 older people are undernourished. Of these, over 90% live in the community rather
What is Unconscious Bias in the Workplace?
Unconscious or implicit bias refers to beliefs about individuals or groups of people that we are often unaware we have.
