Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 16th November 2012
The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have supported the 'Stop Pressure Ulcer Days' taking place in Spanish-speaking countries and last year these organisations created a Declaration in Rio speaking out against people developing pressure ulcers.
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5 x 50 Challenge
Physical activity is absolutely key in maintaining good health and well being. Over the past year care homes across Scotland were given the Go For Gold Challenge to encourage care home residents and staff to be more physically active.
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Research shows that 25 children die from being entangled in window blind cords
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) has produced a leaflet about Blind Cord Safety. Research has shown that at least 25 children have died in the UK since 1999 after becoming entagled in the looped cord of a window blind.
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Environmental Policy Consultation
As part of our consultation process we would like to ask for your views on our Environmental Policy.
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Alert - Norovirus season has officially started Wednesday 31 October 2012
In 2011, Health Protection Scotland published guidance, ‘General information and infection prevention and control precautions to prepare for and manage norovirus in care homes'.
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