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.
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.
Trellis – Free Gardening Activities Training for Care Settings
FREE gardening activities training available from Trellis for care settings.
Invite to Palliative Care at Home study
Invitation to Palliative Care at Home study by Edinburgh Napier University.
Care Inspectorate – Adult Support and Protection Inspection Programme
The Care Inspectorate has new materials available for their Adult Support and Protection Inspection Programme.
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’.
Social Care Provider Sustainability Support Guidance – Restrictions to Staff Movement
The position on Restrictions to Staff Movement following the recent letter on Social Care Provider Sustainability Support from 1 July 2021.
Financial Sustainability Webinar – Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers document from our recent Financial Sustainability Webinar.
Branch Chairs Documents
Information on Scottish Care Branch Chairs
Social Care Provider Sustainability Support from July 2021
Update from COSLA and the Minister for Mental Wellbeing & Social Care on Financial Support for Social Care Providers from 2021
Invitation to participate in the Palliative Care at Home study
Edinburgh Napier University is undertaking a study to learn of experiences of supporting people at the end of life in their own homes during the ongoing pandemic. They are looking for participants to take part in their focus group studies.
Adult Social Care – PPE – Memorandum of Understanding – extension to 30 Sept 2021
Update on the support arrangements for PPE for adult social care providers, unpaid carers and personal assistants.
CEO Review of the week to 26th June
The past week has seen a significant change in the strategic approach to the pandemic from the Scottish Government. The move from the attempt to supress the virus to the […]
Kickstart Programme Webinar with DWP – 1 July
We are hosting a webinar with DWP on Thursday 1 July at 2:00 pm, this session will focus on the Kickstart Scheme.
Registering and recording of COVID-19 results – PCR and LFD testing
A reminder for services/providers that all COVID-19 tests should be registered if staff are using PCR testing and the results recorded for LFD testing
Use of face coverings in social care settings guidance – 23 June
New guidance on use of face coverings.
CMA Order – Changes to Funeral Sector
The CMA has ordered funeral directors and crematorium operators to make prices clear for customers or risk court action down the line.
Flexible Workforce Development Fund Webinar Recording
SMEs across Scotland can now access training delivered by The Open University (OU) to support staff development via the Flexible Workforce Development Scotland Fund. Find out more via this webinar.
Legal Webinar: BTO Solicitors – 23 June
We are delighted to present the second webinar in our Legal Webinar series with representations from BTO Solicitors LLP.