Registration Policy and Guidance published

The Care Inspectorate is publishing two new documents to clarify when a separate registration is needed rather than a variation or notification.


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Global Handwashing Day and International Infection Prevention Week

Global Handwashing Day, which takes place on Monday 15 October 2012 is the 5th anniversary of this event.


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Early alert - Be prepared for Norovirus

In 2011 Health Protection Scotland published guidance, “General information and infection prevention and control precautions to prepare for and manage norovirus in care homes”. We have been working with Health Protection Scotland to evaluate this guidance and feedback to them has been very positive.


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Care News - Autumn 2012

The Autumn 2012 issue of Care News is out now


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Vacancy Alert: Communications Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead and manage the development and delivery of our communications function, both external and internal, ensuring that it is efficient, effective and customer and delivery focused.  


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