External Compliance Audits – Are They Worth It?
Working in social care is demanding. It is one of the most heavily regulated yet underfunded sectors, with providers expected to comply with regulations, meet…
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Education and Training
Rethinking Restrictive Practices: Improving Care Through Education
Restrictive practices such as physical restraint, bed rails, or lap belts remain one of the most challenging aspects of health and social care. Intended to…
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Competency That Builds Confidence: Blended Learning Designed for Real Care
Competency assessment might not be anyone’s favourite phrase, but in domiciliary, residential, and specialist care, it is the backbone of safe, high-quality support. The challenge…
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Cyber Security in Social Care: Why Resilience Matters More Than Ever
As cyber threats continue to rise across the UK, adult social care finds itself increasingly targeted. Phishing, credential theft, ransomware and supply-chain attacks now routinely…
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Transforming End of Life Care Across Health & Social Care
Now more than ever, everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality end of life care. At The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Charity, we believe end of…
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