Members (Home Care) Archives - Page 31 of 40

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.

Vaccination access update for frontline workers

Update for independent and third sector frontline workers on vaccination access.

CEO Review of the week to 12th June

Reflecting back on the week that has passed the phrase ‘Maskgate’ comes to mind. Many members will be more than aware of the debacle that has ensued as a result […]

Summer Bulletin 2021

Scottish Care’s Summer Bulletin for 2021 is now available.

Updated extended use of face mask guidance – 8 June

Letter from CNO with updated guidance on extended use of face masks/coverings.

Care Inspectorate Improvement Strategy 2019-2022

We are sharing the Care Inspectorate’s Improvement Strategy for the years 2019-2022 following last week’s ‘Meet and Greet’ webinar.

CEO Review of the week to 29th May

Well, we now have two new ministerial appointments which relate directly to the work of Scottish Care. The first is the new Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf and the second the […]

Webinar: How to master digital technology adoption in SMEs – 3 June

The Open University & Be the Business are hosting a webinar on how SMEs can successfully adopt digital technology as we emerge from the global pandemic.