The Importance of HR Compliance Training for Care Workers
HR Compliance is often an area that gets overlooked in the Care Sector and is not always given the attention it deserves. Effective HR Compliance Training can be the difference between keeping employees or losing them due to negative working environments or conflicts at work. Not to mention the obvious benefits like employee retention, building […]
The importance of the GDPR in the Care Sector
The GDPR is a regulation designed to protect people’s personal data; so, the more data you hold, or the more personal the data you hold is, the more you have to do to comply with its requirements. In the care industry, large amounts of very personal information are handled on a daily basis, so it’s […]
The importance of Health & Safety Training for Care Workers
Health & Safety training is a part of the national standards for induction expected of care organisations and is monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Training staff in certain aspects of health & safety is a legal requirement for all employers, regardless of what industry you work in. It’s crucial that you and your organisation […]
Regulator warns one in four social care services failing on safety
A recent study by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that 23% of care homes, nursing homes and home care services require immediate improvement on safety, with a further 2% not meeting sufficient safety regulations. Regulators observed residents not getting enough time to eat and drink, and not being helped to the toilet quickly […]