Scottish Care

Care Inspectorate IPC Webinars - 21 July
2022-07-21 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
Using the Healthcare Improvement Scotland infection prevention and control standards to support your practice
Care staff, managers and providers are invited to join us for webinars to explore how implementation of the HIS IPC standards can support good practice in care homes and other adult social care services. The webinars are designed to be interactive and to increase confidence, knowledge and understanding.
The webinars aim to:

Give an overview of the HIS IPC standards and how the Care Inspectorate will use the standards during scrutiny and assurance activities.
Discuss the Care Inspectorate’s expectation and timeframe for implementation of the standards.
Provide an opportunity to explore an individual standard and the ways in which this is being met or can be met.
Provide an opportunity for a practice discussion about the barriers that might prevent implementation and to share learning and ideas that might help you to meet the standards.

The webinars will include:

A short presentation to highlight how the standards will be used to support the quality framework/core IPC assurance and quality indicator.
A breakout activity to explore one standard in more detail and to share learning, solutions and ideas.
A question and answer session.

The webinars will take place on:

Tuesday 28 June, 10:00-12:00
Wednesday 29 June, 13:00-15:00
Monday 4 July, 13:00-15:00
Tuesday 19 July, 13:00-15:00
Thursday 21 July, 11:00-13:00
Tuesday 23 August, 10:00-12:00

To register for your preferred date, please click here.

Care Home Day 2022
2022-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us on Wednesday 20 July for this largely online event which aims to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland. We hope to share good news stories to bust myths about care homes and recognise the vital role they play in supporting and caring for our care home residents across Scotland.
The theme of Care Home Day is ‘Care Home Voices’. We want to listen to the voices of care home staff, providers, managers, residents and relatives. We want to showcase the expertise of the care home workforce, and how they should be valued more. We want to highlight how care homes play a crucial role in the health and social care system and within their communities.
You can help us commemorate the day by sharing any good news stories, resources, projects blogs or an example of an innovative practice that highlights:

The dedication and professionalism of care home workers
The achievements of residents
The innovation of care homes with different ideas or activities in place or planned for the future
How care homes are valuable and important to society

Scottish Care encourages care home providers to consider doing some sort of activity on the day between residents, staff, families and the community. If you do decide to take part in any activities, please remember to share them with us on social media.If you aren’t on social media, please feel free to share any stories with us at comms@scottishcare.org.
With all the scrutiny and negative press that the care home sector has faced over the past few years, events like Care Home Day are a reminder of how important it is to share positive stories from social care and the care home sector. So please share and get involved on Twitter using the hashtags #carehomeday22 and #carehomevoices.

Care Inspectorate IPC Webinars - 19 July
2022-07-19 13:00 - 15:00

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 19 July
2022-07-19 11:00 - 11:45
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 19 July at 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
Please note that we are changing the formats of our Covid-19 surgeries. We will now be having surgeries every fortnight (one for care at home and one for care homes) which will last 45 minutes long.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

The Fuel Store Webinar - 14 July
2022-07-14 14:00 - 15:00
Fuel increases affecting your bottom line? Interested in saving money? Want to find out how to get discounts on pump prices? Come talk to Robin and Chris from The Fuel Store on Thursday July 14th at 2pm and find out how this Scottish Care benefit can help you and your organisation! Every penny counts – learn how you can save with The Fuel Store.
Details to join will be available on the Members Area.

Care Inspectorate IPC Webinars - 4 July
2022-07-04 13:00 - 15:00

Care Inspectorate IPC Webinars - 29 June
2022-06-29 13:00 - 15:00

Human Rights and Social Care Research Forum - 28 June
2022-06-28 14:00 - 16:00
The first Human Rights and Social Care Forum, organised by researchers at King’s College London, will take place on the 28th of June 2022 at 2 pm online with the theme: Equality, Dignity and Care Homes – The Way Forward. Anyone living, working and interested in care homes and/or the field of human rights in social care is very welcome to attend this event!
In the light of the human rights situation of people in care homes in the UK and worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will explore together what lessons we have learned for human rights in care homes and what the next concrete steps are to ensure the equality and dignity of people in care homes.
The first forum will be chaired by Dr Kalpa Kharicha, Senior Research Fellow, NIHR Health & Social Care Research Unit
Opening of the Forum:
Residents of Hazelgrove Court Care Home and their activity coordinator, Sharon Lewis (pre-recorded for accessibility)
Speakers:
Dr Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive, Scottish Care
Diane Mayhew, Rights For Residents, advocate for the human rights of care home residents
Dr Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green, Research Fellow, ARC South London, NIHR Health & Social Care Research Unit
To book, please visit: Human Rights and Social Care Forum Tickets, Tue 28 Jun 2022 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 28 June
2022-06-28 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 28 June at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Care Inspectorate IPC Webinars - 28 June
2022-06-28 10:00 - 12:00

Championing Social Care - Care Home Open Week 2022
2022-06-27 09:00 - 2022-07-03 23:30
Care Home Open Week will be from the 27 June – 3 July 2022 hosted by Championing Social Care.
Care Home Open Week 2022 is set to connect care homes across the country with their community! Care homes are fantastic community hubs, with outstanding facilities, filled with the incredible people that live and work within them. We want to invite everyone to find out about the care home on their street and learn more about the social care sector!
Care Home Open Week provides homes with the opportunity to show what they have to offer, their fantastic facilities, activities and services, reminding their neighbours that they are there if they need support. It also provides the perfect opportunity to show fantastic career opportunities that are available in the sector, which encourages the community to support and build connections with their local service, considering how they can support those living and working in care communities throughout the year.
Find out more on how you can get involved and register on: https://championingsocialcare.org.uk/care-home-open-day/find-out-more/

'The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry and the care sector' webinar with Brodies LLP Solicitors
2022-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday 23 June, 2:00 pm
Speakers at this webinar includes:

Christine O’Neill – Partner, Brodies
Kirstyn Burke – Associate, Brodies

Brodies intend to give a short presentation which will cover:

the role of the Inquiry;
the issues that will be investigated that are of relevance to the care sector; and
the powers that the Inquiry has including those in relation to obtaining evidence.

Brodies will also touch upon their role in supporting Scottish Care’s engagement with the Inquiry in order to represent the wider interests of the sector. They are also happy to answer any questions that members may have.
Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area of our website nearer the webinar date.

Data Strategy Engagement Session - 23 June
2022-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Call for engagement on the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
In March, Scottish Care members participated in early engagement with the Data Strategy Team. You can a summary of their findings to date here: https://www.digihealthcare.scot/app/uploads/2022/05/Data-Strategy-HSC-Engagement-Summary-March-2022-pdf.pdf
A follow up engagement session has been scheduled for 23rd June 1-2pm and we would encourage as many members as possible to attend and help shape this important area of policy.
Please register interest with Zoe.Rohde@gov.scot
Or contact Nicola Cooper, Technology and Digital Innovation Lead for further information nicola.cooper@scottishcare.org

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 21 June
2022-06-21 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 21 June at 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Describing M.E.: sharing a found poem on lived experiences
2022-06-15 09:30 - 10:30
Book Launch – Descriptions: a patient-led description of ME composed from the words of people with M.E.
Join Action for M.E. and artist, Alec Finlay, to hear the words and experiences of people living with M.E. Last year they worked together to ask people with M.E. about their life before and after M.E. Their responses were crafted by poet, Alec Findlay, into a found poem. This book is now being launched, sharing knowledge and understanding about this hidden, invisible illness. In the hope to raise awareness and to highlight the crossover of symptoms between M.E. and Long Covid. Action for M.E. will people an opportunity to learn more about this illness and how to support people living with it and similar energy limiting illnesses.
The event is part of The Gathering 2022 at the SEC in Glasgow. It will run for an hour from 9:30 on Wednesday 15th June.
People can register for the event here: Describing M.E.: sharing a found poem on lived experiences (scvo.scot). There is more information on the project here.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 14 June
2022-06-14 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 14 June at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Concerts for Carers Webinar - 9 June
2022-06-09 14:00 - 15:00
We are excited to share a fantastic and brand new benefit with all of our Scottish Care members which we think you will love!
First of all a few questions? Do you love live music? Do you love going to concerts? Would you like to go for FREE?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES then we have the best new benefit for you to sign up for TODAY!
Concerts for Carers is an amazing charity that provides FREE tickets to carers across the country! All you have to do is register, pick the concert you want to go to, your name will be put in the digital “hat” and if you win, you get to go to the concert of your choice for FREE! The only cost to you is £4.50 for a booking fee and this all goes to fund this incredible charity and gives it the ability to offer this amazing benefit to carers everywhere!
So sign up today! And make sure to come along and meet Harry from Concerts for Carers on our webinar this Thursday 9 June at 2pm and ask him as many questions as you like!
Please register for this webinar in advance, details of which are available on the Members Area of this website.
Register for Concerts for Carer on: https://www.concertsforcarers.org.uk/register/
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Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 7 June
2022-06-07 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 7 June at 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Care Inspectorate Webinar: Care at Home
2022-06-01 14:00 - 15:00
The Care Inspectorate are hosting a webinar on ‘Introduction to the updated support services (care at home including supported living models of support) quality framework and self-evaluation toolkit’.
They are inviting people working in care at home services to attend this webinar on Wednesday 1 June, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
If you are interested in attending this session, please register here.
More information are available on the flyer below.
Webinar Invite External

Day Care Services Surgery - 1 June 2022
2022-06-01 14:00 - 15:00
Over the past 2 years of the pandemic we have been very aware of the impact that Covid has had upon Care Homes and Home Care services.
One area that may have been overlooked and forgotten about are Day Services which are buildings based. We at Scottish Care would like to meet with members of Scottish Care to discuss the issues and challenges you have faced over the past 2 years and also the resultant outcomes such as reduced funding and client referrals etc.
We have arranged a one off special surgery webinar session with ALL building based day services and it will take place on:
Wednesday 1st June at 2-3pm.
The registration link for this important session will be available on the Members Area of this website. We would be grateful if you would consider attending . Your host for this session is the Scottish Care CEO Donald Macaskill.
If you are unable to attend please send your comments to Stefanie Callaghan: membershipsupport@scottishcare.org
Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 31 May
2022-05-31 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 31 May at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 24 May
2022-05-24 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 24 May at 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Fundamentals in Wound Care Session
2022-05-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA
The Society of Tissue Viability are hosting a Fundamentals in Wound Care Session on Thursday 19 May 2022 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
This session is free to attend. Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended. Please book here and select the ticket for ‘£0.00 Free Fundamentals in Wounds only 19th May’ : societyoftissueviability.org/whats-on/annual-meeting
Find out more in the flyer below.
THE SOCIETY - 2022 CONFERENCE FUNDAMENTALS FLYER

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 17 May
2022-05-17 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 17 May at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill.This session will be in a meeting format.
This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Care at Home & Housing Support Conference 2022
2022-05-13 08:30 - 15:30
Early bird tickets are now available for the Scottish Care 2022 National Care at Home & Housing Support Conference & Exhibition.
Ticket prices are:
Scottish Care members – £64+VAT.
Non-members – £125+VAT.
This event will be taking place on Friday 13 May 2022 at the Radisson Hotel, Argyll Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL.
Please note that we have reached the maximum capacity for some insight sessions. Therefore, you are able to only select from a limited range of sessions.
Find out more about the conference and see the event programme here.
Tickets are available for purchase below.
#homeisbest #homecare22

Celebrating Nursing in Social Care -12 May 2022
2022-05-12 10:00 - 16:00
Our Transforming Workforce Lead, Dr Jane Douglas, will be hosting a virtual event on Thursday 12 May 2022 to celebrate International Nurses Day. This event will run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.
Please see the flyer below for a brief outline of the event. Further information and programme is available on: https://scottishcare.org/celebrating-nursing-in-social-care-virtual-event-12-may/
Nurse Event 2022 Flyer (1)

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 10 May
2022-05-10 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 10 May at 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane and Transforming Workforce Lead for Nursing, Dr Jane Douglas.
This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

IPC Improving Services to Reduce Infection Conference - 10 May
2022-05-10 08:00 - 17:00
Knowlex and NHS Scotland are collaborating to host IPC/HFM Improving Services to Reduce Infection 2022 – Scotland’s first-ever national-conference to not only address the challenge of reducing HCAIs (Healthcare-Acquired Infection) but also the difficulties facing the facilities management teams in keeping our hospitals open and safe for business.
Scottish Care have a slot at this event, so this event will be free to all Scottish Care members.
This CPD-accredited event will bring together policy-makers, leaders and key-professionals from all elements of the Scottish healthcare structure.
Scotland has led the UK in terms of best practice for many years and, is now entering a period of massive reform, change and growth. As new public-bodies such as Assure and the National Care Service find their feet and take shape, it is critical that the teams that keep us infection-free whilst receiving treatment, are at the cutting edge of the process.
Understandably, efforts have been latterly focused on response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is still an urgent requirement to drive down long-standing HCAIs (C-Diff, MRSA, Gram-Negative Bloodstream infections etc); and a growing need to reflect on the global threat of AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) and how we can deliver better antibiotic stewardship.
This new conference will highlight that is not just Infection Prevention Teams that tackle HCAIs. ‘Soft FM’ teams are often the unsung heroes that allow hospitals to provide hands-on clinical treatment.
Cleaning, hygiene, portering, waste-management and foodservice professionals are the heartbeat of a healthcare facility, and now is the right time to increase recognition of their contribution and improve their skillsets in supporting the fight against HCAIs.
The first-part of the conference will bring together infection preventionists and soft facilities management teams to jointly examine and understand cleaning protocols and infection prevention best practice.
Delegates will then ‘split’, into two, for the second-part of the conference, so these respective disciplines can focus on the latest developments in their speciality.
An onsite-exhibition will showcase, to conference delegates, the latest in infection prevention and control innovation, insight and technology solutions.
“Building on work already in place, there should be further visible and systematic planning for strengthening coordination between IPC and Facilities and Estates, particularly with respect to forward planning in addressing continuing infection risks”
Book your places here: https://ipchfm.scot/tickets/

‘Bereavement in the Workplace’ – A Bereavement Charter Webinar (3 May)
2022-05-03 13:30 - 15:05
Webinar: Bereavement in the Workplace |A Bereavement Charter for Children and Adults in Scotland
Tuesday 3rd May 2022, 13:30 to 15:05 (via Zoom)
The Group which developed the Charter is holding the third in a series of webinars exploring different elements of death and bereavement.
Register your place here.
Bereavement in the Workplace Webinar Flyer - May 22 (1)
Download the programme here.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 3 May
2022-05-03 11:00 - 11:30
This Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 3 May at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.
