Is your care home supervisor registered?

It is estimated that around 2,107 supervisors in care homes for adults still need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) before it becomes compulsory on 30 March 2012.


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Learning disability and dementia - training for trainers

This one day event on 25 April, certificated by The University of Edinburgh, will provide staff working in health and social care with information, support and resources to facilitate training about learning disability and dementia in their own organisation.


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Care Watchdog Urges Vigilance to Prevent the Spread of Winter Bugs in Care Homes

Scotland’s care regulator has urged people visiting their family and loved ones in care homes to continue to be vigilant against spreading infections, especially during the winter months.


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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council's delivery of social work services.


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Alert - Norovirus season has officially started

Health Protection Scotland announced on 30 November 2011 that the Norovirus season has officially started.


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