Cost of Care Model 2021/22

Cost of Care Model for 2021 – 2022.
TIDE Restoring Relationships Toolkit

TIDE has officially launched their new project with the Scottish Government: ‘Restoring Relationships: The Recovery of Love, Connection and Family’.
Heather’s Captain Tom 100 Challenge

Heather, an 8-year-old girl who has been raising money for charity and making gifts for care homes and care workers is now working on a new project. Heather and her […]
International Nurses Week 2021

Today (6 May) sees the start of International Nurses Week, this celebration week will run until Wednesday 12 May, which marks International Nurses Day.
Hand Hygiene Day Resources

Hand Hygiene Day Resources
Essentials of Safe Care Webinar Recording & Resources

Essentials of Safe Care Webinar Recording & Resources.
Emergency Proxy Votes for Care Home Residents

Information on emergency proxy vote applications and whether care home residents are eligible to apply for an emergency proxy vote.
Recording from Workforce Event – ‘Creating pathways for the social care recruitment’

The recording from the ‘Creating pathways for social care recruitment’ event on Wed 28 April is now available.
CEO Review of the week to 1st May

The media has been dominated by the greater return to normality evidenced in the shops and pubs opening (with limits) on the 24th of April. The other very big story […]
Care Home Awards 2020 – 14 May 2021

The Care Home Awards 2020 will take place virtually on Friday 14 May 2021 at 7PM!
Fair Work in Social Care – ‘Effective Voice’ Focus Groups

The Fair Work in Social Care group are holding focus groups for the workforce to discuss their ‘Effective Voice’ (that is, how much influence you have on your day to day working experience) as an employee within the Adult Social Care workforce.
World Hand Hygiene Day 2021 – 5 May

World Hand Hygiene Day 2021 takes place on Wednesday 5 May.
Living in a Care Home in Scotland Research Study

In partnership with HIV Scotland, Ese Johnson (student at Glasgow Caledonian University) is looking for participants for a piece of research exploring the experiences of HIV positive care home residents in Scotland.
Sit Less and Move More Survey

A study to explore how older people in care homes can be encouraged to Sit Less and Move More in their day to day lives
Terms & Conditions Survey – Fair Work in Social Care

Terms & Conditions Survey on Fair Work in Social Care. Please complete by 12 May, 5PM.
EU Settlement Scheme – Pack for Employers

Fragomen has produced a pack to help employers (and EU employees) in Scotland understand the EU Settlement Scheme.
Digital Health & Care Strategy Webinar – 6 May

Please join us on Thursday 6th May at 2pm to share your expertise and experiences in an engagement session on the Digital Health & Care Strategy refresh.
Open with Care – Presentation Slides & Recording from Covid-19 Surgery

Open with Care Presentation Slides & Recording from Covid-19 Surgery.
Wendy Baxter Scholarship – PhD in Dementia Care

The Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice (ASCPP) has launched a new legacy scholarship, giving an outstanding individual the opportunity to apply to undertake a PhD in dementia care.