Campaign to help older residents keep active.
A THOUSAND care homes in Scotland are being asked to join a campaign to support physical activity for older residents.
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Thornwood Out Of School Service.
SCOTLAND’S social care watchdog has demanded urgent changes at a Glasgow out of school care service.
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MHRA Drug Alert - recall of medicine
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today issued a drug alert recalling certain batches of Fybogel due to a potential risk of contamination with metal particles.
For more information see http://www.mhra.gov.uk
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Scarlet Fever - Letter from NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside area have highlighted an increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever occurring within their area. They have issued the following letter which contains useful information for those living and working in their area.
For further information on scarlet fever including a useful question and answer page click here
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Information about seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in residential care services
During the 2011/12 influenza season the Care Inspectorate was aware of two care home services where some residents were given influenza vaccine twice.
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