Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years or PACEY defines a childminder as someone who looks after a small number of children on a self-employed basis. Usually, the childminders work in domestic premises like their own home. A childminder is in fact more than just a nanny. The government of the UK sets guidelines on […]
Illegal or unsafe moving and handling of patients without using proper techniques or equipment can cause musculoskeletal injuries like back injury and chronic back pain. That is why it is essential for health and social care professionals to be aware of unsafe moving and handling practices, otherwise known as “unsafe manual handling techniques.” Reading this […]
Every nurse was drawn to nursing because of a desire to care, to serve, or to help. – Christina Feist-Heilmeier, RN. Proudly known to us as frontline warriors, nurses are the pillars of the healthcare system. They are caregivers and guardians who remain at the side of patients after they have had a medical operation […]
We all have a duty of care to all those receiving care and support in our workplaces. In health and social care, your duty of care is included within the code of conduct for healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. Typically, it forms part of your job description. You can see how important […]
We can simply define candour as the aspect of developing qualities which involve being open and honest. Now the question is the duty of candour? It’s to make sure service providers are truthful and ahead of time with their consumers. When the overall activities go wrong, it outlines several responsibilities for providers. This can include […]
Older adults residing in health and social care settings are often vulnerable and fail to express themselves. Since they are not always surrounded by their family members, it is the responsibility of health and social care practitioners to observe them and stay updated on their health and social wellbeing. But, what is observation? What are […]
