Recording from Workforce Event – ‘Leadership in Social Care – Supporting you to recognise and develop your Leadership Role’
The recording from the ‘Leadership in Social Care – Supporting you to recognise and develop your Leadership Role’ event on Wed 6 Oct is now available.
Recordings from the Partners for Integration Roadshows 2021
The recordings from the 2021 Partners for Integration Roadshows – ‘Reform before the Storm’ are now available to view.
Respiratory Infections in Health and Care Settings Addendum – Delay to Live Launch date
Delay to the implementation date of the Winter (21/22) Respiratory Infections in Health and Care Settings Addendum – now 29th November 2021.
Preferred Supplier Webinar – Focus Business Consultancy (4 Nov)
We are delighted to welcome Focus Business Consultancy to our Preferred Supplier webinar on Thursday 4 November at 2:00 pm.
Hope for Home Conference – 23 November
Hope for Home and Ardgowan Hospice are hosting a conference on enabling people with dementia to die at home.
Social Care Staff Support Fund Reminder
We would like to remind social care providers that the Social Care Staff Support Fund remains available for eligible social care workers who are unable to work because they have coronavirus, or are self-isolating in accordance with public health guidance.
CEO Review of the week to 23rd October
On Tuesday this week I met with the UK Minister for Immigration, Kevin Foster and the Employment Minister Mimms, together with the three Scottish Government Ministers Kevin Stewart, Jenny Gilruth […]
Winter (21/22) Respiratory Infections in Health and Care Settings Addendum – pre-launch provision of guidance
Pre-launch provision of guidance – ARHAI Scotland have produced Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Winter(21/22), Respiratory Infections in Health and Care Settings.
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.