Communication to and from Cabinet Secretary on Emergency Powers
Copies of letter to and from Cabinet Secretary on the Coronavirus Emergency Powers Act. [pdf-embedder url=”https://scottishcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DM-Ms-Freeman-letter-15-05-20.pdf” title=”DM Ms Freeman letter 15-05-20″] [pdf-embedder url=”https://scottishcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/u418806_19-05-2020_09-27-45_5.pdf”]
Letter from Cabinet Secretary on Payments to Staff for testing and Death in Service
Following discussions held with the Cabinet Secretary on Friday 22nd on a paper submitted by Scottish Care we have received the attached letter from the Cabinet Secretary. [pdf-embedder url=”https://scottishcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/JF-to-SC-and-COSLA-SSP-and-DIS-23-May-2020.pdf” title=”JF […]
Update on the use of vinyl gloves
We recognise that there has been some ongoing confusion in terms of guidance on the suitability of different gloves
Scottish Ballet – Health at Hand
Scottish Ballet has designed breathing sessions for health and social care staff to address their physical and mental health.
National Wellbeing Hub Update – 21 May
Updated information on the new National Wellbeing Hub – promis.scot.
Help for Heroes – mental health & wellbeing resources
Help for Heroes have created a some resources which may be useful to care workers during Covid-19 to help their wellbeing and mental health.
Resident wellbeing – activities and social programmes
We would like to engage with members of staff across a range of roles to understand the impact of COVID-19 on resident wellbeing.
PEOLC & Thinking Ahead using a Person Centred Approach to ACP Webinar – 21 May
NHS Education for Scotland GPN are hosting a webinar on ‘Enabling Support for End of Life and Palliative Care & Thinking Ahead using a Person Centred Approach to ACP’ on Thurs 21 May at 2 pm.
NES: Resource for team leaders during Covid-19
NES has developed a resource for team leaders during Covid-19.
SSSC Covid-19 Recruitment Portal
The SSSC Covid-19 recruitment portal is now available to all social care services
Skills Development Scotland Recruitment Hub
Skills Development Scotland has developed a recruitment hub for immediate job opportunities during Covid-19.
SCVO Coronavirus Third Sector Information
Links to useful resources and information for both organisations and individuals on the Coronavirus Third Sector Info Hub.
Infection and Prevention Control Video
This video from NSS shows the correct order for donning, doffing and disposal of PPE for HCWs in a primary care setting.
New Guidance on repurposing medicines during COVID-19
The Care Inspectorate and NHS Scotland have produced guidance for care homes and hospices on repurposing prescription medicines.
Business Sustainability and Continuity Support
This page houses information on business sustainability and continuity support.
Liquid Retail
Liquid Retail is platform with a number of different global PPE suppliers.
Merinal
IIR Daily Masks available today at 75p each. Merinal also has aprons and gowns immediately available, with orders of gloves coming very soon.
Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Edmundson Electrical Ltd are offering VERY competitive pricing on gloves and mask for Scottish Care members.
Disclosure Scotland update – 7 May
Disclosure Scotland update on disclosure fees.