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 […]
Data Collection Study for Lothian Care Homes
Researchers from University of Edinburgh, and the DataLoch are looking for care homes in Lothian to discuss how they collect and share data about residents.
Summer Bulletin 2022
Scottish Care’s Summer Bulletin for 2022 is now available.
The Remote & Rural Festival of Learning – 19 – 30 September 2022
Festival of Learning in Skye – Supporting the development of a National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Social care
Mental Health Support Grants for Care Workers
The Care Worker’s Charity been given funding from Inspiring Scotland to provide Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants to Scottish Care Workers.
Scottish Care Awards Hints & Tips Webinar – 16 August
We are holding a Scottish Care Awards Hints & Tips Webinar on Tuesday 16 August, 2:00 – 3:00 pm for all members to find out more about how to submit a successful awards entry!
Letter Response from Cabinet Secretary after meeting
Letter from Humza Yousaf, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, in response to a joint meeting between the Cab Sec, Scottish Care and CCPS.
Leading to Change – Online Events (August/September)
A new National Leadership Development Programme called Leading to Change will launch in October this year. There are a number of online events throughout August and September on this.
RCNF Benevolent Service
The RCNF Benevolent service is for nursing and midwifery staff, including nursing support workers, who are struggling financially.
Charging for Residential Accommodation Guidance (CRAG) – 2022/23
Revised Charging-for Residential Accommodation Guidance for 2022/23.
International Recruitment & Immigration Webinar Slides & Info
Slides and information from the International Recruitment & Immigration Webinar on 28 July.
Adult Support and Protection Guidance Suite Publication – 28 July 2022
Code of Practice, Guidance for Adult Protection Committees and Guidance for General Practice, has been published on the Scottish Government website.
CEO Review of the week to 23rd July 2022
Sometimes when you go away for a couple of weeks you come back and everything seems changed and different. When I started back after a couple of weeks leave on […]
Advancing Care Home Practice Funding Opportunity
Funding opportunity – for managers of care homes, lead nurses in care homes, (open to nurses, AHPs and managers working in care homes).
Trellis Gardening Book – Free for first 5 care settings!
Gardening Activities for Wellbeing: Get your FREE RESOURCE today
Infection Prevention and Control Manual relaunched – 11 July 2022
The National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) has been relaunched for all those working in health and care settings.
Get involved in Care Home Day 2022
Please help us celebrate care homes on Wednesday 20 July 2022 by sharing your positive stories, blogs, projects, and examples of good practices relating to the care home sector.
Evaluation of Winter Respiratory IPC Guidance
Evaluation of Winter Respiratory IPC Guidance – survey deadline 26 July 2022.
UCAIRE study – experiences of care homes of Covid-19 transmission
The UCAIRE study is exploring how care-home residents, staff and families and friends of residents experienced coping with infection-control measures and preventing the spread of COVID-19