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A growing number of councils are backing ‘care experience’ to be added to the list of protected characteristics under the Equality Act, with 57 councils currently backing the motion. Currently,

Following the conviction of four care staff  for mistreating people with learning disabilities at Whorlton hospital, are you sure your staff safeguarding training is adequate enough? Unfortunately all too often

Training is required for most jobs but in health and social care it is essential. Skills for Care have worked with employers, learning providers and CQC to ensure they fully understand

Skills for Care data shows that establishments with higher levels of staff undertaking learning and development were more likely to receive higher CQC scores. It also suggests investing in your

Care homes have seen a significant drop in ratings since the pandemic; dementia care homes scored as inadequate have more than tripled between 2019 – 2022, whilst homes scoring good

There has been an increase in the amount of children in England needing mental health support; figures show an increase of 39% in the last year. Dr Elaine Lockhart (chair

The pandemic brought about huge changes in the way we work, including a huge increase in staff working remotely or working from home for at least part of the week.

Employers are becoming more and more aware of the importance of protecting and supporting staff in their mental health at work. However, research shows that the more physical activity you

Life-threatening injuries are uncommon but not unheard of in the workplace, but minor and more serious injuries can be a regular occurrence. Knowing first aid can make all the difference