CEO Review of the week to 17th September 2022
It seems astonishing that it is only two weeks since I last wrote this update and yet so much has changed and happened in our communities and nation. Th death […]
Partners for Integration Event – CANCELLED
Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we will not be going ahead with the Partners for Integration Event.
Updates to Face Covering Guidance – 7 September
The Scottish Government has updated their Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance: use of face coverings in social care settings including adult care homes.
CEO Review of the week to 3rd September 2022
Virtually every two or three days I am getting an email from a member who has been quoted astronomical cost increases to renew their gas and electricity supplies. We have […]
Pause of Asymptomatic Testing in Health & Social Care
Information on the pause of asymptomatic testing in Health and Social Care settings.
Partners for Integration Event – 15 September
The Partners for Integration Team will be holding an online event on Thursday 15 September, 1:00 – 4:30 pm.
National Care Service Bill Briefing Document – 23 August 2022
Briefing document on the National Care Service Bill.
Updates to COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing & Vaccination Guidance – 22 August
Guidance that was issued with points to note for social care on testing and vaccination.
Extended Use of Face Mask Guidance Webinar – 1 September
The Scottish Government will be hosting a webinar to further support the guidance change on extended use of face mask on Thursday 1 September 2022.
CEO Review of the week to 20th August 2022
Not surprisingly the issues of energy and cost of living have dominated the concerns of members since I last wrote my fortnightly update. Despite efforts it has been hard to […]
Hi Freedom of Pay – Early Payments to Staff Members
HI provides an mechanism to enable early payments to staff.
Luminate – Creative Ageing Awards
Luminate – Scotland’s creative ageing organisation – is running a Creative Ageing Awards scheme as part of their 10th birthday celebrations.
Scottish Care eBulletin – 12 August 2022
The latest Scottish Care eBulletin is now available.
Digital Systems in Social Care Survey
Please complete by 5:00 pm, Friday 2 September.
Technology Enhanced Learning – Train the Trainer Cohort 2 Open
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will be hosting a further cohort of Technology Enhanced Learning – Train the Trainer. They are now accepting applications for this cohort.
Care Inspectorate – Safe Staffing Survey
The Care Inspectorate has published a Safe Staff Survey for registered managers/ senior managers/ childminders who employ staff.
Digital Systems in Social Care Survey Webinar – 11 August
Webinar for members to ask questions about the Digital Systems in Social Care Survey.
International Recruitment Letter – Director of Health Workforce
Revised Scottish Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel.
CEO Review of the week to 6th August 2022
In all the years I have been doing this job at Scottish Care I have never faced so many very real concerns from members about whether they are going to […]