In what has been an extremely challenging year with unprecedented change, we appreciate that the festive period will be different for us all this year. Please see below for information on how Scottish Care will continue to support members between Christmas and New Year.
Many members of the Scottish Care team at both national and local level will be taking a short break over the festive period. Where possible we will seek to continue to update the Members Area with important information relating to COVID-19 and/or EU Exit. However, we strongly encourage members to regularly check the following websites for up to date information:
- Scottish Government news: https://www.gov.scot/news/ / https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
- Scottish Government publications: https://www.gov.scot/publications/
- Health Protection Scotland: https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/#title-container
- Public Health Scotland – Social Care COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/downloads/social-care-worker-covid-19-resources
- Care Inspectorate: https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/coronavirus-professionals
- NHS Inform: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine/
Please also continue to make use of the Discussion Boards within the Members Area to connect with fellow members for advice and updates.
The Scottish Care office will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and reopens at 9am on Tuesday 5th January 2021.
The office phone will additionally be covered, for urgent matters only, on:
- Thursday 24th December 2020: 9am – 4pm
- Tuesday 29th December 2020: 9am – 4pm
- Wednesday 30th December 2020: 9am – 4pm
- Thursday 31st December 2020: 9am – 4pm
- Monday 4th January 2021: 9am – 4pm
We wish you, your colleagues and everyone you support a peaceful festive period. Thank you for your ongoing hard work and commitment to quality care, and we look forward to providing further support to you in the New Year.
