Summer Bulletin 2021
Scottish Care’s Summer Bulletin for 2021 is now available.
Updated extended use of face mask guidance – 8 June
Letter from CNO with updated guidance on extended use of face masks/coverings.
Care Inspectorate Improvement Strategy 2019-2022
We are sharing the Care Inspectorate’s Improvement Strategy for the years 2019-2022 following last week’s ‘Meet and Greet’ webinar.
CovPall_CareHomes Study
Rapid evaluation of the care home response to the need for palliative and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic (CovPall_CareHomes).
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Community Nursing – last chance to apply!
A new, fully funded, 2-year part-time practice-based programme designed for nurses working at level 5 of the Career Framework for Health.
CEO Review of the week to 29th May
Well, we now have two new ministerial appointments which relate directly to the work of Scottish Care. The first is the new Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf and the second the […]
Effective COVID-19 care home staff PCR testing
Best practice tips from NHSScotland.
Webinar: How to master digital technology adoption in SMEs – 3 June
The Open University & Be the Business are hosting a webinar on how SMEs can successfully adopt digital technology as we emerge from the global pandemic.
Scoping Review of Spiritual Care Education for Nurses in Scottish Universities
Faith in Older People/ NES has published a review on pre-and post-registration education in spiritual care for nurses and allied health professionals.
Royal Dornoch Offer Free Rounds for Care Workers
The Royal Dornoch Golf Club is offering free golf to care workers.
Care Home Open Week (28 June – 4 July)
Championing Social Care are organising Care Home Open Week from 28th June to 4th July.
Media statement on publication of Care Inspectorate & NRS data
Media statement on the publication of Care Inspectorate & NRS data on care home deaths.
Launch of IPC Manual for Older People and Adult Care Homes – 24/05/21
ARHAI developed the National Infection Prevention Control Manual for Older People and Adult Care Homes and 6 workshops have been organised to give further information on this.
Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network 26-28 May 2021
The Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network are organising virtual sessions on digital tools over 26 -28 May.
Palliative & End of Life Care in Dementia Programme
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are arranging 3 interactive online sessions using Microsoft Teams.
Employer webinar: Flexible Workforce Development Fund
SMEs across Scotland can now access training up to the value of £5,000 provided by the Open University (OU) to support staff development.
New guidance on care home visiting – 17 May
New guidance and advice on care homes visiting has been published today (17 May 2021).
CEO Review of the week to 15th May
Since I last wrote this update, we have witnessed some significant changes. The Scottish elections have been held and we are awaiting the appointments to key positions, a new Cabinet […]
Urgent update re Levels and care home visiting
The following update was issued on Friday (14th) in the late afternoon. Dear Colleagues Open with Care – additional guidance to support residents’ with outings away from the care home […]