C19 CONTROL
C19 CONTROL is a new Covid-19 tracking tool app for carers, care providers and public service.
ACP for Covid-19
New resources to support ACP for Covid-19 from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Visual infographics for Health & Care Professionals about Care Homes
Poster created by NES on Covid-19 and care homes.
Palliative Care
Find the latest information on palliative care during Covid-19 here.
Disclosure Scotland Covid-19 Updates
Find the latest updates from Disclosure Scotland during Covid-19 here.
National Care Home Contract – Vote Outcome 27 March
Outcome of the recent National Care Home Contract Vote
NHS NSS triage centre for social care PPE supplies update
Update on contact details for NHS NSS triage centre.
National Care Home Contract vote – 23 March
An update on the National Care Home Contract including voting information
Coronavirus Resilience Planning: Use of Near Me video consulting
TEC and Digital Health & Care Scotland have published new guidance on the use of Near Me consulting to reduce exposure to coronavirus (Covid-19).
Covid-19 FAQ
Frequently asked questions on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Scottish Care members.
Covid-19 Webinars and Surgeries
Scottish Care have been hosting a series of webinars focusing on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Covid-19 useful resources
A collection of resources and information from a range of organisations
Childcare provision for key workers – 20 March
Scottish Government update on childcare provision, including social care workforce
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Boards
Scottish Care recognise that members may have questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please use these discussion boards to pose any questions you may have about this subject matter.
New guidance on supporting people with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties in Scotland
The Royal College of Speech & Language & Therapy (RCSLT) has published a guidance today which supports individuals with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties in Scotland. This guidance is jointly […]
Regulatory changes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Statement from SSSC around regulation/registration requirements at this time:
The Good Work Plan – Upcoming Employment Law Changes for April 2020
The Good Work Plan is coming on 6 April 2020 and is set to be the biggest shake-up of employment law in a generation. Notable changes include: An increase in […]
Opportunity for nurses to join the Short Life Working Group
At the annual conference this year one of the Insight Sessions was on ‘Transforming Nursing Roles within Care Homes’ – one of the sub groups, chaired by Jacqui Neil (Scottish […]
TV licensing in care homes
I had a recent enquiry regards TV licences and contacted TV Licence on 0300 790 6011 and checked the website and summary as below: The Care Home is responsible for […]