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Care Certificate Standard 1: Understand Your Role

Care Certificate Standard 1 may sound straightforward, but understanding your role properly is what underpins safe practice, clear boundaries and Regulation 18 compliance in adult social care.

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Care Certificate Series: A New Article Every Sunday (And Why It Matters)

Written by Stephanie Austin, Owner & Lead Trainer at Prima Cura TrainingReviewed: March 2026. Next Review Due: March 2027…

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Regulation 18 – Staffing: What It Really Means for Training, Competence and CQC Inspection

Written by Stephanie Austin, Founder & Lead Trainer, Prima Cura Training Last Reviewed: March 2026Next Review Due: March 2027…

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North Manchester International Women’s Day Awards: Finalist, Gin Winner and Absolutely Buzzing

Written by Stephanie Austin — Owner & Lead Trainer, Prima Cura TrainingLast reviewed: March 2026 | Next review: March…

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How to Verify a First Aid Training Provider in the UK: What the HSE Expects Employers to Check

Written by Stephanie Austin — Owner & Lead Trainer, Prima Cura TrainingLast reviewed: March 2026 | Next review: March…

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What’s Happening with the CQC Quality Statements in 2026?

Written by Stephanie Austin, Founder & Lead Trainer, Prima Cura Training Last Reviewed: March 2026Next Review Due: March 2027…

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Mental Capacity Act and First Aid: What Workplace First Aiders Must Know

What if someone refuses first aid at work? This guide explains how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects workplace first aid, covering consent, CPR and legal protection for trained first aiders.

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Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Care Settings: Capacity Assessments, Best Interests and Legal Responsibilities

A clear, practical guide to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in care settings. Covers capacity assessments, best interests, DoLS, LPS and CQC Regulation 11.

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“It’s Just a Scratch…” Challenging Construction Stigma

Challenging the Stigma Around Construction Workplace Injuries. Proper first aid provision is not just about ticking a compliance box. It creates structure when something goes wrong.

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