If you work in health or social care, chances are you've been taught — explicitly or not — that putting others first is the job. That going the extra mile, staying a little longer, and saying yes when you really mean no is just what good carers do. But here's what nobody tells you early enough: boundaries aren't barriers to good care. They're what make good care sustainable. And the guilt you feel when you enforce them? That's worth examining — because it's often the very th

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Learn why lawful authorisation is essential to protect individuals’ rights, why good intentions or experience can’t replace legal processes, and how following DoLS procedures supports safe care, ethical practice, and timely decision-making. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation DoLS only applies to people in hospitals. DoLS covers care homes, hospitals, and supported liv

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about dysphagia. Learn why proper assessment and care planning are essential for safe eating and drinking, why experience or assumptions can’t replace following prescribed guidance, and how clear procedures, ongoing monitoring, and the right support reduce risk and improve outcomes. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation Thin liquids are always safer than thickened ones. Evidence shows thin liquids can flow too quickly

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about clinical governance. Learn why strong governance systems are essential for safe, high-quality care, why experience alone can’t replace evidence-based practice, and how clear standards, accountability, and continuous improvement lead to safer services and better outcomes. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation Clinical governance is only about filling in paperwork. The policy mandates integrated quality improvemen

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about key holding. Learn why strict key-control procedures are always essential, why familiarity with a property never replaces proper authorisation, and how following clear key-holding protocols keeps people safer, protects assets, and ensures smooth, accountable access every time. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation Only managers can hold keys. Policy allows any trained, authorised staff member to be a key holder.

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about clinical waste. Learn why accurate waste segregation is always essential, why assumptions or past habits can’t replace clear guidance, and how following proper disposal protocols makes environments safer, more compliant, and more efficient for everyone. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation All clinical waste is infectious Only waste contaminated with bodily fluids, cultures or tissues qualifies as infectious cl

Myth vs Reality A quick look at the biggest misconceptions about hoist safety. Learn why following every safety step is always mandatory, why confidence or past experience never replaces proper checks, and how strict hoist protocols actually make moving and handling safer, smoother, and faster for everyone. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation Anyone can use a hoist after a quick demo. Policy requires formal training and competency assessment. Untrained operators risk reside

Myth vs. Reality A quick look at the five biggest misconceptions about professional ethics. Learn why confidentiality is always mandatory, why good intentions don't excuse poor records and how ethics actually speeds up decision-making. Myth The Truth / Evidence Explanation Following ethics slows down decision-making. Ethics guidelines streamline decisions by providing clear criteria. Having predefined ethical standards reduces uncertainty, ensuring quicker, more consistent de