Covid-19 Vaccination Videos
Covid-19 vaccination videos produced by NHS Lothian in different languages.
Covid-19 National Testing Programme
This week’s Connected Bulletin from NHS is on the Covid-19 National Testing Programme, which might be of interest to members.
UPDATE FROM COVID PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAM
Update from Covid Pandemic Response Team regarding Testing support.
Financial support around Covid-19 testing
Update from the Scottish Government on financial support surrounding testing for social care staff.
Financial Sustainability Webinar – 4 March
Financial Sustainability Webinar with colleagues from COSLA and the Scottish Government on Thursday 4 March.
Additional Scottish Government workshops on Care at Home Testing.
Please see dates and links for Care at Home Testing (LFD and PCR) Workshops below: Scottish Government are holding additional online workshops through February and March to walk through the […]
Covid-19 Testing Support Service Helpline
Additional helpline for care home and care at home members for Covid-19 testing support.
Self Isolation & Support and Flu Vaccination Videos
NHS Lothian has created videos on Flu Vaccination and Understanding Self Isolation and Support in different languages.
Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign – Scotland It’s Time To Roll Up Our Sleeves
Public Health Scotland has launched a Covid-19 vaccine campaign toolkit.
Open webinar on Covid-19 Vaccination – 26 Jan
Scottish Care is hosting an open webinar with Prof Jason Leitch and Dr Syed Ahmed on Covid-19 vaccination.
Care Inspectorate agency staff webinars – February
The Care Inspectorate are inviting All agency staff working in adult and older people care homes to one of their webinars that will be delivered in February 2021.
Collaborative Practice Learning in South East Scotland: sharing ideas and learning from others
This South East Scotland practice learning event offers an opportunity for us to come together to think about some new ideas for enhancing the practice learning environment and to celebrate the positive benefits of partnership working.
Guidance for Care at Home on Testing incl LFTs and PCR
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary regarding Covid-19 administration support for care homes.
FAQs re. Vaccination Dosage changes
FAQ document from the Scottish Government which offers clarity on the Covid-19 vaccination dosage changes.
Expansion of testing for sheltered housing and housing with multiple occupancies
Expansion of testing for sheltered housing and housing with multiple occupancies.
Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 – guidelines
SIGN, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has produced guidelines thta looks at managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 (also known as long COVID).
Expansion of Covid-19 staff testing for Adult Day Centres/Day Services
Letter from the Scottish Government on the expansion of Covid staff testing for Adult Day Centres/Day Services.
NES – Infection Prevention & Control/Covid-19 webinars – updated dates
NHS Education for Scotland invites all care home staff to attend a webinar on Infection Prevention and Control / Covid-19. New dates available.
Letter on EU Exit preparations from Cabinet Secretary
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary regarding Covid-19 administration support for care homes.