Questions and Answers

A refugee has applied for a nurse’s position in our organisation. What are their rights and which pre-employment checks are needed?

What were the findings of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) provider collaboration review, exploring how services worked together to support children and young people’s mental health during the pandemic?

I have been asked to review our emergency planning arrangements in light of the current pandemic situation. Are there any changes I need to make to existing procedures?

What is Clare’s Law, why is it mentioned in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and is it relevant to adult social care workers?

How can social care settings make the most of student nurse placements?

Is building staff resilience my responsibility as a social care employer, and how do I do this in our workplace where a couple of staff are off with stress?

Can we recruit migrant staff into social care after Brexit and Covid-19? What is the Code of Practice for international recruitment and does it apply to the social care sector?

Is it true that disposable plastic plates, cups and cutlery will soon be banned in the UK?

What key points were identified regarding individuals’ experience of care due to the pandemic?

Can a relative use their Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to override the wishes of our elderly care home resident, who doesn’t want a Covid-19 booster jab?