Scotlands Dementia Awards

Today sees the launch of the first ever Scotland’s Dementia Awards: a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council. The event will take place on Thursday 20 September 2012 at Hampden Stadium, in celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day.


Read more

Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people - Moray council area

We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Moray Council area.


Read more

Norovirus alert as high levels reported out of normal season

Health Protection Scotland have advised incidences of Norovirus are unusually high for this time of year.


Read more

Care Inspectorate membership of NHS Incident Management Team during Public Health Incident

The health of the population may be at risk because groups of individuals are exposed, or at risk of being exposed, to infectious diseases, increased levels of a harmful substance or adverse environmental conditions. This would be termed a public health incident.


Read more

Early years nutrition a list of best practice publications

NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Government publish guidance to help care providers and parents ensure the food they provide during daycare meets children’s needs.

Click here


Read more