Letter from Chief Social Work Officers to Scottish Government
Members may find this letter sent today to Scottish Government of interest. it reflects the concerns of Chief Social Work officers about the diminution of social care in the current […]
Crime Prevention Advice for Care Homes
Police Scotland are currently investigating a number of break ins to care homes. They have issued some crime prevention advice on this.
Review of the week 31st May – 6th June
In the first full week out of Lockdown it is clear from busier streets, parks and shops that the rhythm of something closer to normal life is beginning to be […]
Covid-19: care home safety huddle, staffing and escalation resources
New Covid-19 resources: care home safety huddle, staffing and escalation.
New Care Inspectorate Covid-19 Scrutiny Criteria
The Care Inspectorate has amended the Care Home Inspection Framework.
COVID-19 – guidance for stepdown of infection control precautions and discharging COVID-19 patients from hospital to residential settings
This guidance provides advice on appropriate discontinuation of infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions for patients recovering or recovered from COVID-19 and either remaining in hospital, being discharged to their own home or to residential care.
Statement for unions around staff Statutory Sick Pay
We have developed a statement on to help members respond to queries from unions on staff SSP.
Care home visiting restrictions during Covid-19
Guidance has not yet changed for care home visits.
Staff wellbeing resource – Team Status Check: How are you doing?
A colour check tool that providers can use to support staff wellbeing during these hard times.
University of Stirling project on staying active during lockdown
The University of Stirling is currently conducting research looking at how people over 60 have been staying active during the Covid-19 lockdown. Find out how you can get involved.
NAPA Care Home Membership
NAPA are inviting care homes to become their members with a special welcome gift of 3 months membership free upon registration.
‘Time to Talk’ – Covid-19 Listening Service
‘Time to Talk’ is a Covid-19 Listening Service available for relatives and residents in care homes.
Disclosure Scotland email notification service – 1 June
Update from Disclosure Scotland on email notifications service for priority applications.
New Covid-19 resource by NES / SSSC
A new partnership resource developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) highlights the essential skills to respond to and care for people living in care homes or their own home, who have acute care needs due to COVID-19.
Information on Test and Protect
Test and Protect is Scotland’s way of putting into practice the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy.
Guidance on drafting a media statement for Covid-19 confirmed cases/deaths
Guidance on drafting a media statement for Covid-19 confirmed cases/deaths for care home members
How to take care of your voice when wearing PPE
Wearing PPE for long periods of time may contribute to a strained voice when talking through a mask and visor, here are some steps to caring for your voice when wearing face masks.
Non face-to-face Covid-19 testing training videos
NHS National Health Service Scotland videos on non face-to-face Covid-19 testing training.
Updated statement on the use of gloves
The ARHAI team (National IPC) has provided an updated statement on the use of gloves.