Image by gpointstudio on Freepik Protecting vulnerable people is essential for effective care. Abuse, harm and neglect can damage their health, independence and dignity, dramatically reducing their standard of living. By safeguarding in a care home, we can prevent these hazards and ensure that vulnerable people can live happy, uninterrupted lives. What is Safeguarding in…
Pexels Licence – Antoni Shkraba With a shared food-in-school policy, every interested party is aware of their responsibilities regarding food safety. Parents, teachers, students and governors can consult the policy and learn how the school promotes healthy living. Writing a food-in-schools policy is simple that prioritises collective feedback and engagement is simple. The seven-step process…
Image by DCStudio on Freepik When safeguarding those in your care, mitigating risks is crucial. Unfortunately, dangers are always present, although, with adequate awareness and training, we can lower the chance of it affecting care residents, visitors and staff. The best way to start this is to understand the most common risks. This expert guide…
Are you from Harare, Bulawayo or elsewhere in Zimbabwe, and interested in working as a Health Care Assistant in the UK? Most Zimbabweans will need to apply for a work visa before they can work in the UK, so this guide will help you prepare to apply for a UK work visa. Once your application…
Unsplash Licence – Walter Otto We often take for granted that our food is safe to eat. However, various pieces of legislation dictate food standards and practices to protect us from harmful practices. One of the most crucial regulations outlining the legal foundations of food safety in the UK is the Food Safety Act 1990….
Pexels Licence – RONDAE Productions When preparing food, we run the risk of bacterial contamination. If harmful microorganisms, like bacteria, spoil our food, it can harbour food-borne illnesses. Food poisoning is dreaded in catering, though it can quickly occur if you do not take basic precautions. To combat this issue and prevent improper handling, we…
Are you from Johannesburg, Pretoria or elsewhere in South Africa? Are you interested in working as an HCA in the UK? In most cases, you must apply for a work visa before you can move to the UK for work purposes. This guide is designed to help you prepare to apply for a work visa…
Healthcare Assistants assist healthcare professionals in supporting their patients through the recovery process. They provide personal care as well as ensuring their patients’ dignity and personal comfort. If you are from Accra, Kumasi or elsewhere in Ghana and wish to work as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK, you need to arrange certain paperwork before…
Pexels Licence – Antoni Shkraba Care assistants are crucial individuals that cater to vulnerable people’s needs and protect them. Their work is often unseen, but it massively impacts those in their care. They can truly change lives. You may have heard people referred to as care assistants or carers but might not know what that…
Pexels Licence – Pixabay Everyone has the basic human right to live a safe life, sheltered from abuse, neglect and harm. If you work with or care for vulnerable people, you are legally responsible for upholding this right and ensuring they are appropriately supported. Implementing safeguarding protocols is the best way to offer this care…
Unsplash Licence – Georg Arthur Pflueger Safeguarding is a key term used regularly by the UK government, schools and health services. Despite this frequency, many people are unaware of its meaning and implications. In health and social care, it is a vital concept that informs the types of support offered to vulnerable individuals. Knowing what…
Pexels Licence – Andrea Piacquadio In 2014, the UK government launched the Care Act 2014. It defined the legal requirements for caring for adults, supporting carers, and care standards. It also outlined six fundamental safeguarding principles to help carers provide adequate, respectful support. Understanding each principle and then applying them effectively is a legal requirement…
