Partners for Integration Roadshows – Reform Following the Storm
We are delighted to invite you to our Partners for Integration (PfI) Roadshows which will take place virtually in September and October.
Orient Gene 7s LFD Kits Update & Webinars – 11 August
A copy of an email regarding the introduction of Orient Gene 7s LFD kits from the Scottish Government.
SSSC update – 9 August
Comms from SSSC to support staffing issues in the sector.
Covid-19 relaxation updates for care homes & care at home
Letters on relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions on 9th August (‘Beyond Level 0’) and associated updates to the Open with Care and Open for Care guidance for care homes and the care at home sector.
UWS Upskilling Fund subsidised training modules 2021-22
We are delighted that the UWS Upskilling programme is going to continue for the next year.
Self Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers – 23 July
Guidance on Self Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers.
Framework for Preceptorship in Scotland Webinar – 1 Sept
Launch of a framework and resource to guide a consistent approach to preceptorship in Scotland.
IMPACT Survey
The first IMPACT survey has been launched to get the views of anyone connected with or working in adult social care.
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.