Care….about Swimming - Care Home Swimming Pilot Project
An exciting pilot project is about to start in November this year which supports older people in care homes to enjoy an aquatic experience.
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Medical Device Alert: Pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays
This Medical Device Alert has been issued as there is a risk of fatality from fire when using pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays.
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Pentland Hill Nursing Home, Edinburgh
We served a formal Improvement Notice on Pentland Hill Nursing Home in August because of serious concerns we found on an unannounced inspection. The health, safety & wellbeing of residents is the absolute priority.
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Electronic medication recording systems in care services
Care Homes, Community Pharmacies and GP Practices are being approached by a number of providers of e-recording systems for Care Homes.
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Proposal to close Clachnaharry Care Home, Inverness
The Care Inspectorate today advised that it is formally proposing to cancel the registration of Clachnaharry Care Home in Inverness. The home is operated by RDS Healthcare Limited. A care service cannot operate unless it is registered with the Care Inspectorate.
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