Cross border thematic review
More needs to be done to ensure children and young people living in cross border placements are properly supported and their rights respected.
A report was published today by Care Inspectorate on the experiences of children and young people placed in residential care settings in Scotland from other UK jurisdictions.
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New podcast series on reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes
David Marshall, Senior Improvement Adviser (Pharmacy) and Katy Jenks, HC One Dementia Care Manager, Scotland discuss improving dementia care and reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes. New episodes weekly!
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Recall - Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a recall for specific batches of Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension.
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A joint inspection of adult support and protection in Midlothian
A joint inspection of adult support and protection in Midlothian found clear strengths in ensuring adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.
However, inspectors also identified areas which could further improve.
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Brewing up promising futures
During a recent inspection of Rossie Secure Accommodation Services, we identified areas of sector leading practice. The service, that offers a total of 18 bedrooms in a secure residential setting with access to education, strived to meet the key areas identified in The Promise. We identified they were meeting this aspect identified in The Promise which states “Care experienced children and young people will receive all they need to thrive at school. There will be no barriers to their engagement with education, and schools will know and cherish their care experienced pupils.” The service has described an innovative aspect of the work they are doing to support children and young people.
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