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  • Care homes for older people- minimum standards

    This document sets out national minimum standards for care homes providing accomodation and nursing or personal care for older people.

  • Lets end inequalities for older people

    Everyone has the right to participate and continue throughout their lives having meaningful relationships and roles, this document outlines how the social care sector can help vulnerable adults remain...

  • Spotting the signs of malnutrition

    This leaflet explains to you the signs that someone may be malnurished and what you can do if you suspect someone you know is suffering.

  • Helping you through a hospital stay

    This document will help vulnerable adults understand their feelings, uncertainties & anxieties regarding a hospital stay.

  • Improving continence care for patients

    The role of the nurse in improving continence care for patients is highlighted in this ROyal College of Nursing document.

  • Dignity challenges and opportunities for nurses

    The RCN acknowledge that dignity is central to nursing and they have launched thier own campaign to highlight the challenges and opportunities that nursing staff face.

  • The eliminations of mixed sex accomodation self assesment check list

    Do you know the 11 key principles that support same sex accomodation? Complete the self assesement check list to ensure you are doing all you can to elimiate mixed sex accomodation.

  • No Secrets: protecting vulnerable adults from abuse

    Guidance on developing and implementing multi- agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse

  • How can you influence NHS services

    Communities are being encouragesd to have a say over health & social care services. In your area members of the public are trying to influence your services. Find out here how you can listen to th...

  • Improving nutritional care

    Good nutritioncal care, adequate hydration and enjoyable meal times can dramatically improve the general health & well-being of vulnerbale adults in care. Read the DH & Nutrition summit stakeholders...