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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 […]

NES: Care Home Train the Trainer Workshop

Registration – Cohort 8 of the Care Home Train the Trainer Workshop – 25th February and 3rd March 2020 Registration is now open for Cohort 8 of the Care Home […]

Movie Memories: Dementia friendly movie screenings

Movie Memories is a monthly programme funded by Life Changes Trust and ran by the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT). This programme presents classic and contemporary film screenings alongside a programme […]

Care home survey on SDS & private funders

Scottish Care as part of our continued work in developing a sustainable care home sector is undertaking a short survey and invites you to take part. This survey on self-directed […]

Letter from Cabinet Secretary on EU Exit

The following letter has been sent by the Cabinet Secretary and the Health and Social Care Lead from COSLA to offer re-assurance and guidance to EU citizens working in health […]

Update on delays from Disclosure Scotland

Following growing concerns from our members over the length of delays being faced by providers in terms of checks on staff, Donald Macaskill write to the CEO of Disclosure Scotland. […]

Information on ICO Data Protection Fee for Members

Dear Colleagues, A member was in touch with Scottish Care last week about a letter they received from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) with regards payment of a data protection […]