National Care Standards Review: Update Bulletin
The National Care Standards Review Development Group has published the first in a series of new, regular bulletins that will provide up-to-date information and opportunities to be involved in the review.
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Progress review of services for children and young people in Clackmannanshire and Stirling
Services for children and young people in Clackmannanshire and Stirling are improving, inspectors have found.
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MHRA Alert: Lacri-Lube Eye Ointment Batch RecallLacri-Lube Eye Ointment Batch Recall
Allergan Limited is recalling specific batches of Lacri-Lube Eye Ointment. This is because a small number of complaints have been received about the incidence of small black particles which have been found on or around the nozzle of the tube.
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Nursing and Midwifery Council Revalidation
Fiona McQueen, Chief Nursing Officer, Scottish Government and Karen Reid, Chief Executive, Care Inspectorate have written to all service providers to raise awareness of the forthcoming changes to the re-registration of nurses and what this means for you if you employ registered nurses.
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Button cell batteries
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has been made aware of the dangers of children swallowing button cell batteries that can be found in toys, remote controls, calculators and small electronic devices.
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