Partners for Integration Roadshows – Reform Following the Storm
We are delighted to invite you to our Partners for Integration (PfI) Roadshows which will take place virtually in September and October.
Orient Gene 7s LFD Kits Update & Webinars – 11 August
A copy of an email regarding the introduction of Orient Gene 7s LFD kits from the Scottish Government.
SSSC update – 9 August
Comms from SSSC to support staffing issues in the sector.
Covid-19 relaxation updates for care homes & care at home
Letters on relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions on 9th August (‘Beyond Level 0’) and associated updates to the Open with Care and Open for Care guidance for care homes and the care at home sector.
UWS Upskilling Fund subsidised training modules 2021-22
We are delighted that the UWS Upskilling programme is going to continue for the next year.
Care Home IPC Addendum – Update on use of chlorine
The Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Addendum has been updated in July for the Amber pathway 6.6 and 6.7. Care homes no longer need to use chlorine except in the Red Pathway.
Supporting student placements in care homes webinar materials
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday (22 July 2021) for our webinar on ‘Supporting student placements in care homes’. A special thanks to all our speakers: Dr Kathy […]
Self Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers – 23 July
Guidance on Self Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers.
Framework for Preceptorship in Scotland Webinar – 1 Sept
Launch of a framework and resource to guide a consistent approach to preceptorship in Scotland.
IMPACT Survey
The first IMPACT survey has been launched to get the views of anyone connected with or working in adult social care.
Anaphylaxis learning module and guidance for registered nurses in health and social care
Anaphylaxis learning module and guidance for registered nurses in health and social care.
Supporting Student Placements in Care Homes Webinar – 22 July
We have an upcoming webinar on Thursday 22nd July at 2:00 pm around supporting student placements within our care homes.
Call for members to join ADR Scotland Data Panel
Invitation to join the ADR Scotland Data Panel to help shape how data and research can be used for public benefit in Scotland and be communicated effectively to all.
Open with Care – Moving to and past Level 0 & testing update: 15 July
Open with Care Guidance – Improving care home residents’ contact and connection – moving to and past Level 0
Trellis – Free Gardening Activities Training for Care Settings
FREE gardening activities training available from Trellis for care settings.
Update on Care Home Staff and Visitor Testing – 13 July
Important updates on care home staff and visitor testing.
Care Inspectorate – Adult Support and Protection Inspection Programme
The Care Inspectorate has new materials available for their Adult Support and Protection Inspection Programme.
NCHC Settlement Letter – 30 June 2021
National Care Home Contract 20/21 Settlement Letter, dated 30 June.
SSSC News and Updates – July 2021
Latest updates & news from the SSSC, including ‘New hospital to care home guide’, ‘New continuous professional learning poster’, ‘Revised infection prevention guidance’ and ‘Free coaching for wellbeing’.