FAQ – Interim guidance on wider use of face masks in Health and Social Care
Letter from the CNO on the launch of a FAQ document to support interim guidance on the wider user of face masks and face coverings in health and social care settings.
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary on visiting in adult care homes – 23 July
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport has issued a letter about visiting in adult care homes.
InVentry
InVentry has designed a range of new features to offer the care sector a Covid-19 secure environment.
Launch of the Health and Social Care Workforce Wellbeing line – 20 July
New national mental health well-being support line launched.
Covid-19 Death in Service guidance
The Death in Service guidance has now been published
The Service Directory Booking Tool
The Service Directory Booking Tool is developed specifically for the care sector and provides care homes with a bespoke offering.
SAFE2GO
SAFE2GO is a hassle free, easy to use contact tracing solution that is perfect for use in care homes.
The Ear Protector
The Ear Protector offers an effective solution to stop painful ears from wearing face masks after an extended period of time.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Technology
We are posting some information from Health Protection Scotland on infrared screening because we are aware that many providers are considering such machines. They are a considerable expense and it […]
Mental health resources – Sleepio and Daylight
Free resources for the health and social care workforce including apps for staff to download and use when experiencing difficulties with insomnia, anxiety and depression.
Online workshop – Person-centred care during a pandemic
Person Centred workshop supported by the Care Inspectorate, SSSC and Health Improvement Scotland.
Care Home Visiting FAQ
The Scottish Government has developed a FAQ following questions raised about their care home visiting guidance.
StoryLab – ‘The Frontline’ stories
StoryLab invites you to share reflections on your life and work during the pandemic with their archive.
New information on the UK Gov Social Care Testing Portal
Following communication with senior officials on practical issues relating to the testing Portal the letter and Guidance has been received.
Care home break-ins
Scottish Care have been made aware of the series of break-ins occurring in care homes across Scotland/
Updated poster – Covid-19 safe practice in care homes
Updated poster on COVID- 19: Safe practice in Care Homes, which has been amended to reflect that when caring for a patient who is shielding.
Stage 2 Reintroduction of care home visiting – Infographic
Scottish Care has developed an infographic for Stage 2 of the reintroduction of care home visiting.
Luminate@Home
The Luminate team have created a series of films aimed at older people and they’d really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes to give them some feedback.
Disclosure applications update
Update from Disclosure on Standard, Enhanced and PVG applications.