Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 3 May
2022-05-03 11:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
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.

‘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.

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/

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.

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)

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

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.

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 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.

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.
