Anyone who works with or cares for a person who is unable to make their own decisions must be aware of The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and its implications. It is designed to protect those of 16 and over made vulnerable by a lack of mental capacity, and which impairs their decision-making capabilities. There are …
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Community events can be a great way to bring people together, whilst also raising money for a charity or other good cause, as they can have a huge positive force in a town or city. However, it is important to ensure that these events are carried out safely, especially where food products are served or …
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The supermarket chain Booths is denying that there are any food hygiene concerns at its flagship store in Lytham St Anne’s in Lancashire, despite being accused of more than 20 breaches in a recent court case. The supermarket chain Booths has been fined £27,500 after it pleaded guilty to breaching food safety regulations. The company, …
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Public awareness of mental illnesses is on the rise, and for good reason. Approximately 1 in 6 people in the UK will need treatment for mental health conditions in their lifetimes, for a wide variety of mental health conditions. In particular, approximately 1 in 100 people will suffer from an episode of schizophrenia at some …
Using a ladder is something that on the surface seems very simple: and in fact, it is. Nonetheless, various reports show that up to 250,000 people each year don’t follow ladder safety rules and are admitted to hospitals for treatment from ladder-related injuries. A quarter of these accidents occur in the workplace. Due to these …
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