Post Office ID verification

The Care Inspectorate will now allow applicants for registration to use Post Office ID verification services for individuals. This will give all applicants the option of paying a £7.15 charge for Post Office ID verification rather than always coming in person to a Care Inspectorate office.


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Stroke Association - Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) Survey.

Around 50,000 people in the UK have a mini stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).  A TIA causes exactly the same symptoms as a stroke but these symptoms get better within 24 hours.


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MHRA Alert: Receptal suction canisters and liners manufactured by Hospira

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued an alert as there is potential for failure or loss of suction if a canister and liner of different sizes are used in combination when using receptal suction canisters and liners manufactured by Hospira. 


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Scottish Government Childhood Flu Campaign

Parents of children aged two or three are being encouraged to get them protected from the potentially nasty effects of flu.


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Joint inspection of services for children in North Ayrshire

A new report examining how well services for children and young people are performing in North Ayrshire has been published today.


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