Health and Social Care

Guide to Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

PEEP stands for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan. These plans give specific instruction on the methods of evacuation, specifically for...

Musculoskeletal Disorders | Causes, Treatment & Prevention

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? A musculoskeletal disorder (also known as MSD) is a condition that can affect the bones, muscles,...

The Guide to Moving and Handling Equipment in Care Homes

In care homes moving and handling equipment is used to assist caregivers in safely moving residents. Some equipment helps residents move...

What is Manual Handling in Care?

Manual handling in care is the practice of safe lifting, moving and placement of people and objects within the health and social care...

What is Manual Handling?

Manual Handling is the act of manipulating, transporting, and supporting materials and loads by hand, including actions such as lifting,...

What is Rubbing Alcohol?

In the UK Rubbing alcohol refers to isopropyl alcohol. It is commonly called Surgical Spirit. It comes in different formulations, from 70...

What Is Safeguarding in Care?

Safeguarding in care refers to protecting children, young people, adults and vulnerable adults’ health, wellbeing and their human rights;...