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-Wish upon a star
The social care regulator’s final report is essential reading, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, March 2009 Vol 21, No 2
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-Measuring dignity: ask an older person
A new report highlights key issues, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, February 2009 Vol 21, No 1
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-Listen... and learn
Les Bright explores the current complaints system, its failings, how to make improvements and the forthcoming single complaints process.
Care Management Matters, February 2009
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-Act now, save later
Partnership pilots save money and improve quality of life, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, December 2008 Vol 20, No 10
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-The cheek of it
Problems accessing GP services persist, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, November 2008 Vol 20, No 9
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-Power to the people
New systems and structures need clear explanation, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, October 2008 Vol 20, No 8
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-Bucking the housing trend
Only the highest standards are acceptable for extra care housing, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, September 2008 Vol 20, No 7
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-Social care needs social clarity
Reviews need to focus on changes that are sustainable, says Les Bright
Nursing Older People, July 2008 Vol 20, No 6
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-The last resort?
Les Bright reads disturbing reports on the use of antipsychotic drugs.
Nursing Older People, June 2008 Vol 20, No 5
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-Death by corporate negligence
Ignore the new manslaughter act at your peril, warns Les Bright
Nursing Older People, May 2008 Vol 20, No 4
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-This old house
Les Bright reflects on the links between health, housing and home.
Nursing Older People, April 2008 Vol 20, No 3
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-Mind the gap
Les Bright worries about trends outlined in CSCI's latest report
Nursing Older People, March 2008 Vol 20, No 2
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- Palliative care for people with dementia
Palliative care services for those with dementia are patchy across the UK and could benefit from sharing best practice. Les Bright explores current practice and recent guidance.
Care Management Matters, March 2008
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-Showing restraint
Les Bright discusses the sensitive topic of restraint and its links to human rights.
Nursing Older People, February 2008 Vol 20, No 1
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-Breaking the bread
Les Bright savours the fruit of campaigning - and eats humble pie.
Nursing Older People, December 2007 Vol 19, No 10
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- Evolution not revolution?
What are the new outcome descriptions and the 'rules' for calculating star ratings? Les Bright aims to explain them in an accessible style
Care Management Matters, December 2007
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- And now for the main course
The recent publication by the Department of Health (DH) of the Nutrition Action Plan provides practical advice on steps that can be taken to avoid residents becoming malnourished. Les Bright welcomes the fruits of campaigners' work
Care Management Matters, December 2007
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- Reversal of fortunes
Care homes may be on the bright side of a once dark situation, says Les Bright.
Nursing Older People, November 2007 Vol 19, No 9
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- A basic right
Les Bright reflects on the importance of embedding a culture of human rights in health and social care.
Nursing Older People, October 2007 Vol 19, No 8
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- Managing risks
Les Bright welcomes new guidance to support staff in assessing perceived risk.
Nursing Older People, September 2007 Vol 19, No 7
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- Suffering in Silence?
Les Bright
Care Management Matters, September 2007
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- Human rights in action
Les Bright says a human rights based approach can improve health outcomes.
Nursing Older People, July 2007 Vol 19, No 6
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