Safeguarding is covered in almost every care induction. It is referenced in every CQC inspection. It appears in job descriptions, policy documents, and supervision notes throughout the sector. And yet, when something goes wrong, the most common finding is the same. Someone saw something. They were not sure what to do. They did not act. […]
Safeguarding is one of the most frequently used words in health and social care. It is also one of the most inconsistently understood. Many care workers can define it in broad terms. Far fewer can name the ten categories of abuse under the Care Act 2014, describe the correct reporting pathway, or explain where their
So what does a care plan include? Care plans are one of the most used documents in adult social care. They are also one of the most poorly understood. Many care workers encounter care plans on their first shift and are expected to read, follow, and contribute to them with very little formal guidance on
Mental health is no longer a specialist concern. It is present in the majority of care settings, among residents, service users, family members, and care workers themselves. Approximately 1 in 4 adults in England will experience a mental health problem in any given year. National Health Service (NHS) data from 2024 shows around 1.97 million
The phrase “fully funded courses UK adults” appears constantly online. What it actually means for your wallet is rarely explained clearly. Some people assume there is a catch they have not found yet. Others apply and are surprised by an admin fee they were not told about. Many do not apply at all because the
