Achieving net zero is the future – actions to take now for a greener business
Resources and information to reduce emissions and allow your organisation to be net-zero.
Faith in Older People – Relational Care Zoom Event (27 Oct)
Faith in Older People are organising an online event on Relational Care with Jenny Kartupelis on 27 October, 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Experts recommend resistance training to improve frailty in elderly
Resistance training in frail older adults is effective in delivering significant improvements in functional capacity and strength, according to a new study by the University of Stirling.
HIS Draft Infection Prevention and Control Standards Consultation
The draft Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Standards (formerly Healthcare Associated Infection Standards) are now available. Healthcare Improvement Scotland invites you to give feedback on this.
Financial Harm/Scam updates
Updates on financial harm/scams.
Growing a Good Life Together – Learning and Action Group for staff working in Adult Social Care
A Care Inspectorate Learning & Action group for staff working in adult social care.
‘Building Compassionate Connections’ – Bereavement Charter Webinar (3 Nov)
The second in a series of webinars exploring the elements of death and bereavement.
Speech of Cabinet Secretary announcing Social Care Funding
Ministerial Statement Winter Planning for Health and Social Care Tuesday 5 October Introduction Presiding Officer, I am grateful for the opportunity to update Members on the action […]
CEO Review of the week to 9th October
On Tuesday this week we saw the announcement of an additional £300million for the NHS and social care in Scotland – indeed the social care share of £150million is the […]
Adult Social Care – PPE – Memorandum of Understanding – extension to March 2022
Latest update on the support arrangements for PPE for adult social care providers, unpaid carers and personal assistants.
Covid-19 Inquiry Draft Aims and Principles – Scottish Care response
New guidance for care home operators on accessing Public Liability and Employer’s Liability insurance in the current market.
Financial Support Update – arrangements from 1 October 2021
Financial Support for Social Care Providers – arrangements from 1 October.
Migration Advisory Committee Engagement Session – 7 October
Engagement session with Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to speak with members on matters of immigration, recruitment and retention issues.
CEO Review of the week to 25th September
I try not to over-use the word crisis, but it has been much on my lips this past week. That is because I have never before experienced a sense of […]
Guidance for care providers on accessing insurance cover
New guidance for care home operators on accessing Public Liability and Employer’s Liability insurance in the current market.
Preferred Supplier Webinar – Citation: Tendering (30 September)
Join Gold Tier Preferred Supplier, Citation, for a free, 60-minute webinar on 30 September (2 – 3 PM).
Flu materials for social care
Flu materials for social care for 2021.
Sepsis Awareness
Sepsis Awareness Webinar recording and other videos.
Herbert Protocol launched 21 September
Police Scotland is encouraging the friends and family of people living with dementia to sign up to the Herbert Protocol on International Alzheimer’s Day. The organisation is today (Tuesday, 21 […]