The Ear Protector
The Ear Protector offers an effective solution to stop painful ears from wearing face masks after an extended period of time.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Technology
We are posting some information from Health Protection Scotland on infrared screening because we are aware that many providers are considering such machines. They are a considerable expense and it […]
Mental health resources – Sleepio and Daylight
Free resources for the health and social care workforce including apps for staff to download and use when experiencing difficulties with insomnia, anxiety and depression.
Online workshop – Person-centred care during a pandemic
Person Centred workshop supported by the Care Inspectorate, SSSC and Health Improvement Scotland.
Care Home Visiting FAQ
The Scottish Government has developed a FAQ following questions raised about their care home visiting guidance.
StoryLab – ‘The Frontline’ stories
StoryLab invites you to share reflections on your life and work during the pandemic with their archive.
New information on the UK Gov Social Care Testing Portal
Following communication with senior officials on practical issues relating to the testing Portal the letter and Guidance has been received.
Care home break-ins
Scottish Care have been made aware of the series of break-ins occurring in care homes across Scotland/
Updated poster – Covid-19 safe practice in care homes
Updated poster on COVID- 19: Safe practice in Care Homes, which has been amended to reflect that when caring for a patient who is shielding.
Stage 2 Reintroduction of care home visiting – Infographic
Scottish Care has developed an infographic for Stage 2 of the reintroduction of care home visiting.
Luminate@Home
The Luminate team have created a series of films aimed at older people and they’d really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes to give them some feedback.
Disclosure applications update
Update from Disclosure on Standard, Enhanced and PVG applications.
Faith in Older People – Listening & Caring in Confidence Service
Faith in Older People are launching a new online Listening and Caring in Confidence service for care home and care at home staff.
Funded places available – Graduate Diploma in Integrated Community Nursing
There are a number of funded places for the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Community Nursing. Deadline: 24 July.
NACC Scotland Virtual Seminar – 1 July
NACC Scotland are hosting a virtual seminar on some important topics related to Covid-19 and catering.
Letter from Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service on Covid-19 deaths
Letter from the COPFS with further guidance on how investigations on Covid-19 deaths will take place.
COSLA – Updated Provider Sustainability Principles
COSLA has updated the National principles for sustainability payments to social care providers during COVID 19.
Care Home Visiting Guidance
The Scottish Government has published plans to support a phased return to visiting care homes.
Covid-19 Membership Offers – Training Hub
This section includes food offers that may be useful to members.