Feb 6, 2024
You may well know by now if you have been selected for an audit by the HCPC. Don’t panic! You can do this. I have undergone this process so thought maybe a few tips may be helpful. I would encourage you to see the audit as an opportunity to showcase your dedication to...
Jan 4, 2024
HCPG do not purport to be Health and Safety experts, but with the ongoing aim of facilitating a better understanding of this process. here is a revisit in the form of a blog. When you create your risk assessments remember: – Use a standard template – this...
Nov 1, 2023
Do you treat under 18s? Do you understand who can give consent for under 13s? Our blogs before have covered 16 and 17 year olds and Gillick Competent 14 and 15 year olds so this month we are looking at under 13s. The CSP advises that children under 13 should be...
Sep 25, 2023
Sadly the statistics for violence and aggression against health and social care workers continues to rise despite training and increased awareness across these sectors. This blog provides information and asks are you doing all you can to ensure you avoid becoming one...
Sep 1, 2023
The professional duty of candour refers to openness and honesty when things go wrong within health and social care services. It is a professional responsibility to be honest with patients when things go wrong. As a doctor, nurse or midwife, allied health professional...
Jun 26, 2023
Infection Prevention and Control The definition of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC...