Falls and fractures in care homes

The Care Inspectorate has launched a drive to improve the way care homes across Scotland protect residents from the danger of falls.


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Hiding who I am

Marie Curie has just published “Hiding who I am” The reality of end of life care for LGBT people”  The report looks into the experiences of end of life care for people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans (LGBT) and the barriers that prevent LGBT people from accessing end of life care.


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Exploring early learning and childcare with Audit Scotland

Audit Scotland has launched a new survey to gather the views of parents and carers of children eligible for funded early learning and childcare. The attached flyer has all the relevant information and links to both the survey – running until the end of August - and a blog explaining this work.


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Joint inspection of services for children and young people in Falkirk

An inspection of services for children and young people in Falkirk has identified areas of good performance but also made recommendations for improvement.


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‘Gusset Grippers’ - Physio aims to get the Fringe laughing, not leaking

Elaine Miller, physiotherapist, comedian and recovered incontinent is bringing her show, "Gusset Grippers" from the international speakers circuit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.


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