Looks at the types and causes of underperformance and how to successfully deal with underperforming employees.
Focuses on the need for equality in the care sector, the various Acts of Law in force and their basic principles and how these affect those working the care sector.
Identifies the role of goals in improving general performance for both individuals and organisations. Additionally it highlights how to set and evaluate goal successfully.
This short report assists managers in implementing a programme to reduce the number of falls experienced by those in their care. It focuses on the main causes and prevention of falls and what to do after a fall.
This short publication highlights the role of the Care Quality Commission, their requirements for social care, assessment criteria and future developments.
This assessment document can be used to measure the general abilities of
those with dementia. It allows care workers and activity co-ordinators
to offer person centred activities for those with dementia avoiding the
trap of providing batch activities.
A summary of the key points of the End of Life Strategy.
This report identifies the need for supervision, what inspectors are looking for, the needs of staff and how to undertake a supervision and/or appraisal.
An informative report exploring the nature of leadership, its importance within organisations, identification of different leadership styles and techniques to help improve leadership skills.
Demonstrates a range of simple but effective exercises that can be used with older people.
These range of reports cover Parkinson’s, Stroke, Huntington’s, MS, chronic pulmonary airways disorders, dementia, back care, arthritis, cardiac disorders, hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The report highlights the adaptations to activities which need to be made to work with these conditions safely.
This report allows support workers and activity co-ordinators to offer person centred activities for those with learning difficulties avoiding the trap of providing batch activities.
This report discusses the need for activities and how these can be combined with end of life care.
Health and Safety has become integral to modern organisations. This report explains in general terms the key points of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other subsequent regulations. Additionally it highlights the main considerations for those working within the care sector.
Focuses on the need for human rights in the care sector, the Human Rights Act, its basic principles and how to these affect those working in the care sector
This report looks at essential management skills for those working within the Care Sector. It highlights the need for effective human resource management, financial management, stress and time management and identifying customers needs and requirements.
A summary of the key points of the National Dementia Strategy and how this will affect care organisations.
This report discusses the role of person centred activities in reducing challenging behaviour
A short report on how to run successful reminiscence sessions for older people, those with dementia and/or learning difficulties. It discusses the role of reminiscence and the tools which can be used to reminisce effectively.
A short report explaining the role of presentation and practical skills required for effectively giving a presentation.
A selection of activities which can be used successfully for the different stages of dementia.
This report explores person centred care and provides a selection of activities which can be used within care organisations.
This report explores the need for person centred care and how the built environment can be adapted to provide this.
A highly sought after report which explores different recruitment and selection techniques to help those recruiting make sure they select the right person first time.
This publication provides those working within the care sector the knowledge to effectively keep records. It explores the requirements under the Care Standards Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 1998 and how these affect those working in social care. Additionally examples are given which highlight how to effectively keep records.
This report explores person centred care and provides a selection of activities which can be used within care organisations.
Proven techniques to help you manage stress within your organisation.
Proven techniques to help you manage your time more effectively. This short report will give you practical solutions to implement. Once you have read this report and implemented the solutions you will never e short of time again!
This short report offers some practical suggestions on motivating staff.
A summary of the key points of deprivation of liberties and how this will affect care organisations.
This report offers the read an understanding of safeguarding, its role and the requirements for those working within social care.
An interesting read for those wanting to know more about financial management. This report explores the need and role of planning and financial management.