We have been working with a local Company recently, one which to a degree had become a victim of its ... read more
Dangerous Times
We are nearly a fifth of the way through the present century. The 21st, I know I'm good for knowing ... read more
Mental Capacity Act Possible Changes
You would think that any changes to a piece of legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 ... read more
Training
Training! What importance do you give to training within your Organisation? Is it high priority ... read more
Mental Health
Over the past four of five weeks I have personally encountered three people with harrowing stories ... read more
Suicide will be the death of me!!
It was in 1961 that the Suicide Act decriminalised the act of suicide, so ensuring people who had ... read more
Core Skills
"I've been working here for ten years, I know my job!" How many times have you heard something like ... read more
The power of trust in Dementia Care
There are, as there is in many fields, models of care, treatment regimes, care pathways and ... read more
The act of self-harm
Having worked in mental health for many year, I still find the act of self-harm is one that is ... read more
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health and wellbeing is such an important issue. With increased numbers of people reporting ... read more