Making the SDS Journey - Human Resources and Workforce Development Issues

The People as Partners project is pleased to publish a new resource document which offers a brief exploration of some of the practical human resources and staffing issues which might face providers as self-directed support commences across Scotland in April 2014. 


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Regulator launches innovative new knowledge hub

SCOTLAND’S regulator for care services has launched a cutting edge on-line resource to help share good practice and drive up standards across a host of vital services.


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Inspectors find improvement at Pentland Hill - But More Progress Needed

Specialist care inspectors found improvements at the Pentland Hill Nursing Home in Edinburgh, but stress that some changes are still required to improve the quality of care for residents. The Care Inspectorate today published its latest report on the home, which remains closed to new residents, and where an improvement notice remains in force.  


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MHRA Alerts - February 2014

A number of new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alerts have been highlighted for awareness. 


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The Hamilton School, Aberdeen

PRESS RELEASE The Care Inspectorate has today issued parents and carers of children who attended the Hamilton School nursery in Aberdeen a statement of concerns raised by the watchdog’s inspectors after visiting the school. 


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