Updated care home testing guidance

Updated care home testing guidance

Health Protection Scotland has published v.3.0 of their guidance on COVID-19 PCR testing in care homes and the management of COVID-19 PCR test positive residents and staff. 

Please follow this link for the most up-to-date guidance: https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/web-resources-container/guidance-on-covid-19-pcr-testing-in-care-homes-and-the-management-of-covid-19-pcr-test-positive-residents-and-staff/

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UK social care organisations urge PM to exempt sector from eNIC increases

In a letter sent to Andy Burnham today, the organisations say this exemption would be “a vital first step” to

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AI Companies are adopting ‘care language’: Three reasons why we should be concerned

Written by Dr Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green (Director of Research, Institute for Ethics in AI), Donald Macaskill (CEO of

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BCG Residents Get Behind Scotland at the World Cup

Residents from care homes across BCG came together to share a special message of support for the Scotland team during

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Independent Age publishes Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2026

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Scottish Care Statement: Standing Against Racism and Hate

Scottish Care condemns the racism, violence and intimidation seen in parts of the UK in recent days. There is no

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Launch of the Pastoral Care Quality Award – 7 July 2026

Overview of the Award The Pastoral Care Quality Award (PCQA) recognises social care providers in Scotland who demonstrate a strong