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Disclosure Scotland update – 7 May

Please see below for an update on disclosure fees from Disclosure Scotland.
 
The suspension of disclosure fees for key workers and volunteers is being extended.
 
It remains a temporary measure and is solely for those who are being drafted in to help Scotland fight against coronavirus. The suspension, which will now be in place until June 12, will be reviewed again and extended further, if needed.
 
As we continue to only process applications for workers deemed critical at this moment in time, the list of prioritised roles is now:
  • healthcare
  • pharmaceutical
  • childcare
  • social work
  • social care
  • prisons and justice
  • early years, primary and secondary education
Following Scottish Government guidance, roles supporting the sectors mentioned above are also considered a priority. For example, cleaners and catering staff in schools and hospitals as well as those providing transport etc.
 
With the situation developing and evolving, the list of prioritised sectors will continue to be reviewed and may change as Disclosure Scotland identifies others with roles critical to supporting the Scottish Government at this time.
 
We have also revised our application forms to make applying easier.
Please ensure you download the latest version: www.mygov.scot/coronavirus-disclosure/
 
If submitting more than 50 applications simultaneously, please give us advance notice by emailing[email protected] – please also continue to send all completed applications as well as any queries to this address.
 
Thank you for your continued patience during this critical time,
 
Gerard Hart
Chief Executive
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Useful information from NHS 24 during Covid-19

NHS 24 has developed a resource for care homes and care workers covering a range of different topics and issues . This resource includes useful information that may be helpful during Covid-19. You can download this resource by clicking on the button below.

NHS 24 welcome any feedback or suggestions for other topics to be added, if you have any feedback or suggestions on this, please share them with [email protected] and we will pass this along to colleagues from NHS 24. 

Download resource
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Local community offers support to Dryfemount Care Home during Covid-19

We have always valued, maintained and nurtured our links to the local community, however it is in times like these that we are left truly humbled and elated by the words of encouragement and support we have received since the pandemic begun.

This was valued more recently, when we were facing a true crisis that left the team feeling very low in morale and devastated, by the pandemic. The unexpected kindness and gifts by local groups and businesses as well as families and friends of Dryfemount have given the team a much needed boost and put smiles on their faces.

Early on, Jane Power and a large number of individuals within our community immediately responded when Dryfemount posted an appeal for DVD Players and DVDs to distract residents attention away from the news and constant negativity of the pandemic. We were overwhelmed by the response,  with DVD Players, DVDs and even some TVs being delivered to the home.

Arla Creamery in Lockerbie delivered  Easer Eggs to all residents and staff, TK Max delivered many goodies and gifts, the Young Farmers brightened out surroundings with a donation of plants and kindly offered assistance of planting them.

Needlework of Lockerbie Cluster Group and NHSD&G for the Love of Scrubs also contributed wash bags. Many of our residents family members have dropped of little things to lift spirits within the Care Home and shown their support as well as messages of support, reinforcing and  reminding the staff they are doing a great job, playing an important role in ensuring the wellbeing of the individuals in our care.

I have seen many other homes being given that same kindness, support and encouragement.

It is in times like these that we truly see how bright our communities shine, providing that much needed ray of hope and happiness that encourages many to keep on going no matter how bleak it may seem at this time.  We all must continue to support each other and lend strength where it is needed.

Melanie Wilson

Dryfemount Care Home Manager

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International Nurses Week 2020 Stories

This page contains links to the various stories we have shared over social media as part of International Nurses Work 2020 (6 – 12 May). If you are looking to share your stories, please use the hashtag #carenursescot on Twitter, or send them along to [email protected].

Compassionate Story - Laura from Whitecraigs Care Home on Covid-19 lockdown
Compassionate Story - Culsh House
Compassionate Story - Hannah from Whitecraigs Care Home
Compassion vlog - Kirsty & Jennifer from Rashielee Care Home
Compassion Leadership blog - Yvonne from Abbotsford Care
Compassion vlog - Jennifer Boyd
Student nursing & new NMC standards - Paula Ingram
Student Nurse Vlog - Letitia - UWS placement in Erskine Care Home
Nurse of the Year Finalist - Linda Mason
Nurse of the Year Finalist - Moira Craig
Nurse of the Year Winner - Jenny Coutts
Scottish Care Nurses Film
Scottish Care Film - What Good Care Means
Good news behind bad headlines: positive care home stories - a care home nursing film by University of Edinburgh nursing students
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International Nurses Week (6-12 May) commences today

Today (6 May) sees the start of International Nurses Week, this celebration week will run until Tuesday 12 May, which marks International Nurses Day. 

This year’s theme is compassion and throughout this week, Scottish Care are collating and sharing stories from care homes and individuals. You can read the stories or videos we have shared so far here.

 It is important to share these positive stories to recognise all the work nurses and care home staff do, especially during these difficult times.

On Tuesday 12 May, to mark International Nurses Day, we are encouraging care homes to take part in a “Take a T break” – with the T standing for thank you. This is a chance to say thank you for our dedicated nurses, carers and teams for all the work they do and for stepping up to the challenges of Covid-19.

If you want to get involved, please share your compassionate stories through social media using the hashtag #carenursescot. If this is not possible, you can email your stories to [email protected].

To start of this week,  Jacqui Neil, our Transforming Workforce Lead for Nursing has recorded a video message.

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Proton Health

Proton Health have significant quantities of masks, gloves, gowns and other PPE available to the social care sector immediately. We have direct connections to multiple factories for vetted and trusted supply lines and can source and supply large quantities of PPE equipment within 14 days. All products are FDA approved and priced in USD. Please discuss pricing upon order requests,

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Contact info

Proton Health
email : [email protected]

Flyer and Pricing 

Shipping is extra and is calculated at time of quote/orders since costs fluctuate

BS-PPE Pricing - UK
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EGR

EGR is traditionally a tier 1 automotive accessories manufacturer with over 45 years of experience dealing with major motor companies around the world. We have shifted our world class production facilities to manufacture high volumes of PPE face shields for all frontline workers. We currently produce 50,000 face shields per day and are all manufactured in Brisbane Australia and are airfreighted to the UK

Costings are dependent on order volume and prices included duties and airfreight: Below is some indicative pricing at certain volumes – costings are per piece. 

    • 150,000 – £2.79
    •  350,000 – £2.70
    • 500,000 – £2.60
  • For smaller volumes: 5,400 (2 pallets) £2.94 per piece as an indicative price and can work out other volumes for you. 

Contact details

James Horwill – Director Strategic Planning
, EGR Europe


Phone: + 44 1908 264800

Email: [email protected]

http://ppe.egrgroup.com/

 

 

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Skardon

Skardon is a nominated supplier to New York State, having worked with Gov Cuomo’s office in New York recently and now working with the British Government to provide PPE to NHS and the social care sector.  In addition, we have all the necessary licences’ and registrations to export swifty from China, along with all the proper export documentation and rights that adhere to the strict laws and regulations put forth by the Chinese Government this past April 10th – which has essentially shut down all brokers and non-qualified manufacturers.  

Our core products we produce are: 3-ply disposable masks, KN95 medical masks (FFP2 and FFP3), surgical gowns and protective coveralls.  

Our facility adheres to strict quality and production standards that follow Chinese government regulations. In addition, our products are now certified for: European Conformity, VIS, CE, and FDA certifications. Our current production capacity is 3,000,000 units of 3-ply disposable face masks and 500,000 units of KN95 masks per day. In addition, our medical garment facilities have a production capacity of 100,000 AAMI Level 3 surgical gowns and 50,000 medical coveralls a day. Due to the heavy demand for these essential products – we will also be ramping up production to have higher outputs in the coming weeks. 

Contact details

Alexander Pover, Chief Executive Officer

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0) 7886 119 120

Website: www.skardonrisk.com

Medical Products Overview (U04-26-20)

NYS Dept of Health Nominated Vendor Letter