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‘Oiling the Cogs of the Brain’
Last year the Care Act became law signifying the government’s intention to overhaul the care system. With an ageing population,
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The Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding
Blog by Trish O’Hara 24 January 2015 The Mental Capacity Act continues to be pivotal in safeguarding Following The Care
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All Challenging Behaviour is a Communication
All challenging behaviour is a communication   – by Trish O’Hara  Jan 2015 Whilst I realise that everything we do is
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Sexuality, Sex and Intimacy and the Law
Sex and the Law by Trish O’Hara January 2015 Having just spent most of the day writing a programme for
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An Adventure, Music, Dementia and New Zealand – A Personal Story
I feel extremely fortunate to work be part of the collaborative we call 3 Spirit. There have been a lot
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Has self-neglect made safeguarding murky?
I suspect most practitioners were surprised to see The Care Act was very thin when it came to safeguarding. It
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Targeting Health Care Funding
Health care is a limited resource and most accept that some form of rationing is necessary, but the question is,
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Sexuality, Intimacy and Dementia in Care Homes
When training in dementia care the issue of sexuality will often come up. One overriding principle of my training is
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Day Services Ignored Again
Day services and DOLS Day services have a history of being left out of all legislation. I am sure the
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Assessors of capacity have a lot of responsibility to get it right
With most assessments carried out by social workers or section 12 doctors – especially around the issue of deprivation of
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The Mental Capacity Act is truly revolutionary
The Mental Capacity Act is simply my favourite law. Principle 3 ‘The right to make unwise and eccentric decisions and
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The Links between Loneliness and Dementia
OK guys, this is me stepping out into the world of blogging for the first time. I hope you like
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