Payment of PVG and Enhanced Disclosure Checks - Childminders
The Care Inspectorate can confirm, that PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks for Childminders and Enhanced Disclosure checks will be carried out free, until 31 March 2012.
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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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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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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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