People living in nursing and residential care homes are vulnerable to the effects of poor quality care. They rely on staff to assist...... more

People living in nursing and residential care homes are vulnerable to the effects of poor quality care. They rely on staff to assist them with the activities of daily living, to help them manage long term conditions and to support them in leading fulfilling lives. Care home staff need to be caring, compassionate and educated.

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People living in nursing and residential care homes are vulnerable to the effects of poor quality care. They rely on staff to assist...... more

People living in nursing and residential care homes are vulnerable to the effects of poor quality care. They rely on staff to assist them with the activities of daily living, to help them manage long term conditions and to support them in leading fulfilling lives. Care home staff need to be caring, compassionate and educated.

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Restorative justice is an innovative approach to addressing conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. A restorative...... more

Restorative justice is an innovative approach to addressing conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. A restorative approach in a care setting shifts the emphasis from managing and responding to anti-social behaviour to the building, nurturing and repairing of relationships, and encourages the young person to accept responsibility and put things right. In this photocopiable resource, Belinda Hopkins identifies the practical benefits of employing the restorative approach. In extreme cases, this can mean dealing with serious incidents effectively without recourse to the police and the criminal justice system. For day-to-day interactions the approach builds on the principles of social pedagogy and 'restorative parenting', and offers a fresh look at encouraging self-regulation through the promotion of pro-social behaviour and greater involvement of the young people themselves in making choices that address everyone's needs. "Just Care" is essential reading for residential care managers and staff, social workers, youth offending team managers and those with responsibility for foster care training and development.

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Provides imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. This book suggests...... more

Provides imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. This book suggests strategies for managing problems with feeding, bathing, toileting and sleep; looks at how to cope with wandering and inappropriate sexual activity; and also discusses ways of defusing aggressive behaviour.

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Training toward the new Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care? Or perhaps you're an existing care setting manager...... more

Training toward the new Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care? Or perhaps you're an existing care setting manager looking for a handy reference to key issues and best practice? Either way, give your confidence and employability a boost with this support for those at the coalface in care today. Based closely around the learning outcomes of the new Level 5 qualification and best practice in Health and Social Care, here's the resource that finally puts it all in one place! Have a look inside to find: - Comprehensive support for all 5 mandatory units applicable to Adult and Child settings - All 8 units from the Adult Residential Management, Adult's Management and Adults Advanced Practice routes - 100% matched to the specification for all awarding bodies and training providers - Additional CPD, Expansion and Reference material to support you beyond the qualification and put it into practice. Our writing team have worked in Health and Social Care settings, they've delivered courses and they know how to give you the information you need clearly in one place. Have a look for yourself and see if your average day on the job could be easier with this standard-setting resource for time-pushed professionals!

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This training course covers the revised learning outcomes from the eight Skills for Care Common Induction Standards that form the basis of registration...... more

This training course covers the revised learning outcomes from the eight Skills for Care Common Induction Standards that form the basis of registration for all Adult Social Care staff. The new standards provide an excellent foundation for care staff in their role in providing care and support to individuals in both domiciliary and residential settings. The training course is essential induction training for all new care staff and should be completed within 12 weeks of starting employment. It provides the underpinning knowledge required for QCF qualifications and all Social Care training. A workbook is included for each standard, containing questions that cover all 130 learning outcomes. It can be completed online or printed out and filled in manually. Completion and manager sign-off provides evidence towards meeting the knowledge requirements of the core and mandatory units of the Health and Social Care Diploma, verifiable through CQC inspection. Training course units cover the eight Common Induction Standards for Social Care: The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker; Personal Development; Communicate Effectively; Equality and inclusion; Principles for Implementing Duty of Care; Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Person-centred Support; Health and Safety in an Adult Social Care Setting.

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This third edition of Community Care Practice and the Law has been substantially rewritten and restructured to reflect the rapid legal and policy...... more

This third edition of Community Care Practice and the Law has been substantially rewritten and restructured to reflect the rapid legal and policy changes affecting the community care field. It provides comprehensive and jargon-free explanations of both community care legislation and other areas of the law directly relevant to practitioners. Topics covered include: * assessment and eligibility criteria ('fair access to care') and waiting times * placing people in care homes * non-residential, domiciliary and home care services * carers' assessments and services * home adaptations and disabled facilities grants * direct payments * continuing health care and health services generally, including community equipment services * joint working between local authorities and the NHS * single assessment process, intermediate care * decision making capacity and incapacity * information sharing * adult protection: legal framework * human rights and disability discrimination * health and safety at work legislation including manual handling * people subject to immigration control, including asylum seekers * care standards. Numerous examples of legal cases and ombudsman investigations clearly illustrate the practical impact of legislation on community care. The author also identifies the underlying mechanisms, tensions and problems affecting community care law and practice. Primarily covering England in detail, much of the legal case law covered and the legal principles involved are of general relevance across the United Kingdom, and where material is not directly applicable to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, short summaries offer general pointers for the position in these three countries. This book is an essential guide for practitioners and managers in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, policy makers in local and central government, advocates, lawyers and social work students.

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Restorative justice is an innovative approach to addressing conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. A restorative...... more

Restorative justice is an innovative approach to addressing conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. A restorative approach in a care setting shifts the emphasis from managing and responding to anti-social behaviour to the building, nurturing and repairing of relationships, and encourages the young person to accept responsibility and put things right. In this photocopiable resource, Belinda Hopkins identifies the practical benefits of employing the restorative approach. In extreme cases, this can mean dealing with serious incidents effectively without recourse to the police and the criminal justice system. For day-to-day interactions the approach builds on the principles of social pedagogy and 'restorative parenting', and offers a fresh look at encouraging self-regulation through the promotion of pro-social behaviour and greater involvement of the young people themselves in making choices that address everyone's needs. "Just Care" is essential reading for residential care managers and staff, social workers, youth offending team managers and those with responsibility for foster care training and development.

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Provides imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. This book suggests...... more

Provides imaginative ways to prevent and reduce stress-related behaviours in people with dementia in residential care. This book suggests strategies for managing problems with feeding, bathing, toileting and sleep; looks at how to cope with wandering and inappropriate sexual activity; and also discusses ways of defusing aggressive behaviour.

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Training toward the new Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care? Or perhaps you're an existing care setting manager...... more

Training toward the new Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care? Or perhaps you're an existing care setting manager looking for a handy reference to key issues and best practice? Either way, give your confidence and employability a boost with this support for those at the coalface in care today. Based closely around the learning outcomes of the new Level 5 qualification and best practice in Health and Social Care, here's the resource that finally puts it all in one place! Have a look inside to find: - Comprehensive support for all 5 mandatory units applicable to Adult and Child settings - All 8 units from the Adult Residential Management, Adult's Management and Adults Advanced Practice routes - 100% matched to the specification for all awarding bodies and training providers - Additional CPD, Expansion and Reference material to support you beyond the qualification and put it into practice. Our writing team have worked in Health and Social Care settings, they've delivered courses and they know how to give you the information you need clearly in one place. Have a look for yourself and see if your average day on the job could be easier with this standard-setting resource for time-pushed professionals!

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This training course covers the revised learning outcomes from the eight Skills for Care Common Induction Standards that form the basis of registration...... more

This training course covers the revised learning outcomes from the eight Skills for Care Common Induction Standards that form the basis of registration for all Adult Social Care staff. The new standards provide an excellent foundation for care staff in their role in providing care and support to individuals in both domiciliary and residential settings. The training course is essential induction training for all new care staff and should be completed within 12 weeks of starting employment. It provides the underpinning knowledge required for QCF qualifications and all Social Care training. A workbook is included for each standard, containing questions that cover all 130 learning outcomes. It can be completed online or printed out and filled in manually. Completion and manager sign-off provides evidence towards meeting the knowledge requirements of the core and mandatory units of the Health and Social Care Diploma, verifiable through CQC inspection. Training course units cover the eight Common Induction Standards for Social Care: The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker Personal Development Communicate Effectively Equality and inclusion Principles for Implementing Duty of Care Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Person-centred Support Health and Safety in an Adult Social Care Setting

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unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategy Assume the role of chief of police and take control of your police force in a living, breathing city....... more

unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategy Assume the role of chief of police and take control of your police force in a living, breathing city. Coordinate patrol cars, police helicopters, forensics, special task forces and many other unique divisions. Keep an eye on the day-to-day events which unfold around you, with the help of detailed strategic maps of the city. You will experience a variety of exciting, spectacular and realistic operational scenarios day and night - drug dealing, robberies, police chases and even riots! A cool head and a well-planned strategy are essential! As head honcho, you will have to manage the equipment, training and deployment of your police staff. You are also responsible for the daily administrative tasks. Whether you have to deal with the police budget or recruitment, with Police Simulator you will experience the realistic daily routine of the police.  A unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategyFight crime in a modern, sprawling cityNumerous landmarks such as airports and stadiums, and diverse regions such as industrial parks, banking districts, slums and VIP residential areas are all within your jurisdictionSpectacular operations such as police chases, riots, robbery and much more!The shift from day to night determines traffic volume and crime rateManage your staff, create operational plans and improve equipment and skills of your police squadsComprehensive career mode with varying degrees of difficultyRealistic soundsPolice radio, sirens and ambient noises Minimum System Requirements OS - Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor - Athlon or Pentium comparable processor 1.4GHz Memory - 1GB Video Card - 128MB 3D graphic card Sound card - 16bit sound card

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This online e-learning fundamentals training course has been developed for anyone who is new to, will soon be involved in, or is currently involved in caring...... more

This online e-learning fundamentals training course has been developed for anyone who is new to, will soon be involved in, or is currently involved in caring for someone with dementia, whether within the family or as a professional, either at home or as part of a team in a residential facility. A workbook is included for each unit that contains questions relating to the knowledge gained throughout the training course and/or in your work experience. It can be completed online or printed out and filled in manually and handed to your Manager for evaluation, if applicable. In addition there is a Learning Pack that can be downloaded. The study units are: Dementia Awareness Person -centred approach to care & support (of an individual with Dementia) At the end of the training course, learners will be able to: understand what dementia is, be able to explain what is meant by the term 'dementia' and describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia.

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Building & Co is a revolutionary city builder in which you will deal with all the aspects that come into play during the management of a real building site. You...... more

Building & Co is a revolutionary city builder in which you will deal with all the aspects that come into play during the management of a real building site. You must consider the specifications, the budget and technical constraints as well as delivery timeframes in order to be able to build numerous ambitious buildings! In a rich and very detailed 3D environment, you take care of all the construction phases, from hiring workers to choosing materials as well as drawing the foundations and different floors.Building & Co is the first management game to put you in full control of a building site and offers a fun, technical approach that will please all fans of the genre. Architect, city planner, foreman: you are in charge of the craziest building designs and have unlimited freedom in your decisions! From drawing the design plans, setting up the construction schedule and managing the workforce, you will build a large variety of buildings in a rich full 3D environment - residential buildings, hotels, banks, museums, hospitals and even shopping malls! Highly detailed construction processes with professional advisers that assist you in every field - staff, logistics, materials, architecture. 20 challenging single player missions with progressive difficulty in different urban environments. A powerful 3D engine with weather effects and seasonal cycle, plus fully zoom able 360° camera. The integrated "sandbox" mode offers you unlimited possibilities of creations and constructions.

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unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategy Assume the role of chief of police and take control of your police force in a living, breathing city....... more

unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategy Assume the role of chief of police and take control of your police force in a living, breathing city. Coordinate patrol cars, police helicopters, forensics, special task forces and many other unique divisions. Keep an eye on the day-to-day events which unfold around you, with the help of detailed strategic maps of the city. You will experience a variety of exciting, spectacular and realistic operational scenarios day and night - drug dealing, robberies, police chases and even riots! A cool head and a well-planned strategy are essential! As head honcho, you will have to manage the equipment, training and deployment of your police staff. You are also responsible for the daily administrative tasks. Whether you have to deal with the police budget or recruitment, with Police Simulator you will experience the realistic daily routine of the police.  A unique mixture of simulation and real-time strategyFight crime in a modern, sprawling cityNumerous landmarks such as airports and stadiums, and diverse regions such as industrial parks, banking districts, slums and VIP residential areas are all within your jurisdictionSpectacular operations such as police chases, riots, robbery and much more!The shift from day to night determines traffic volume and crime rateManage your staff, create operational plans and improve equipment and skills of your police squadsComprehensive career mode with varying degrees of difficultyRealistic soundsPolice radio, sirens and ambient noises Minimum System Requirements OS - Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor - Athlon or Pentium comparable processor 1.4GHz Memory - 1GB Video Card - 128MB 3D graphic card Sound card - 16bit sound card

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