Health and Care Professions Council Consultation

The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) is seeking the views of stakeholders on a proposal to amend their standards of education and training and supporting guidance to require the involvement of service users in approved programmes.


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New Board Member Announced

The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today announced the appointment of Ian Doig as a new member of the Care Inspectorate’s Board.


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Launch of new accessible counselling service for disabled people in Scotland

Your Call (a freephone telephone counselling service for disabled people in Scotland) is now offering an e-mail counselling service.


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Medicine Administration Records (MAR) Guidance - August 2012

A common issue we identify during inspections or complaints activity is poor and ambiguous medication recording.


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SCMA secures funding to Community Childminding Service in Fife and Stirling

The Scottish Childminding Association has announced that their bid for expanding the Community Childminding Service to help more vulnerable children and families has been accepted by the Early Years Early Action Fund.


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