Second edition of HSG 220 - Health and safety in care homes published
The revised second edition of Health and safety in care homes (HSG220) was published in June 2014.
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Second edition of HSG 220 Health & safety in care homes published
The revised second edition of Health and safety in care homes (HSG220) was published in June 2014.
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Joint statement from the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland
The Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland have issued a joint statement welcoming the Scottish Government's publication of the consultation on the National Care Standards.
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E-cigarettes, batteries and chargers
Health Facilities Scotland have issued an alert about fire risks that may occur in the use of e-cigarettes, batteries and chargers.
This includes reusable and disposable electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), cigars, pipes and similar battery powered tobacco replacement products which use a heating element (atomiser) to produce a vapour which resembles smoke. Read more here
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National Care Home Open Day 20 June
SCOTLAND’S social care regulator the Care Inspectorate is backing National Care Home Open Day today, with the message that by working together, people who use care services, care providers and the public can help improve care for everyone.
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