Care watchdog and children’s charities team up to launch new computer game
Young people with experience of living in care have helped develop a cutting-edge computer game at a Scottish university.
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2013
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) is held annually across Europe and this year it will take place on 18 November. In Scotland, we have used posters and leaflets to encourage health and care staff, patients, residents and the public to use antibiotics wisely to preserve their effectiveness for future generations.
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MHRA issues updated advice on the treatment of epilepsy
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance to prescribers, pharmacists and patients in relation to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
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Beach Court Care Home
Press Release
Commenting after the care provider, Four Seasons Health Care, announced to residents that the service is to close, a Care Inspectorate spokesperson said: "We carried out an unannounced inspection at Beach Court Care Home in October and found serious concerns around the care, staffing, management and leadership.
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Tommy Whitelaw talks to the Care Inspectorate
Tommy Whitelaw is a son, carer and campaigner to raise dementia awareness. Tommy recently spoke to our inspection team to talk about his experiences of caring for his mum Joan Whitelaw, who died last year after living with dementia for several years.
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