Health & Social Care Training Throughout England

Learner Tips – Time-Saving Keyboard Shortcuts

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Make sure that you take advantage of the shortcuts on your keyboard that can save you all important time when completing your assignments. By pressing certain key combinations, you can do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad, or another input device. To use a keyboard shortcut, press and hold one or more modifier keys […]

Managing Stress as a Care Manager

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The role of a registered care manager comes with a lot of responsibility and can be stressful at times. Throughout April, the Stress Management Society are running Stress Awareness Week. This year their focus is on how people can take action to manage stress. With this in mind, I have explored some of the resources, […]

Avoiding plagiarism

Learner tips

With a wealth of resources at our fingertips online it is easy for learners to access the information needed for assignments. Unfortunately, this can lead to plagiarism whereby learners copy and paste the work of others. It is essential that you use your research effectively and interpret what you have read into your own words. […]

Improving Recruitment and Retention in Health and Social Care

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It has been widely reported in the media that there is a shortage of care staff in the UK. This won’t be news to managers in the care sector, many of whom I know are finding it an ongoing struggle to recruit and retain staff.  In this blog, I have explored some of the different […]

Meeting the Accessible Information Standard

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NHS and other publicly funded adult social care providers are required to meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS). Service providers must demonstrate that those who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss receive information in a format that they can understand and that they have the support they need to communicate effectively. This could include […]

Thinking of a Career in Care?

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It is a great time for anyone thinking of embarking on a career in Health and Social Care. The sector is rapidly expanding, which means employers are always looking for committed individuals who are passionate about helping those who need support.  Gaining employment in Health and Social Care can be the start of a long […]

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