Care Home Day 2020
Today will see an online campaign to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.
Care Home Day, now in its second year, will highlight how care homes and their local communities have come together to support residents and staff especially during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Care Inspectorate report to the Scottish Parliament on inspections: 9 July
“The Care Inspectorate has laid before the Scottish Parliament a report of inspections it has carried out in care services in the past two weeks.
“This report covers inspections completed since the previous report submitted to Parliament on 24 June.
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Care Inspectorate report to the Scottish Parliament on inspections 25 June
The Care Inspectorate has laid before the Scottish Parliament a report of inspections it has carried out in care services in the past two weeks.
This report covers inspections completed since the previous report submitted to Parliament on 10 June.
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Testing for Covid-19 in social services – a message from the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council
The Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland are rolling out a Test and Protect programme, so you may be asked to take a Covid-19 test even if you have no symptoms. The testing aims to reduce transmission and protect vulnerable people receiving care.
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Statement on legal action, Home Farm Care Home, Skye
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “The court has set a date for a further hearing”
“We continue to work closely with partners at NHS Highland and others to ensure people living at Home Farm experience safe care."
"We have noted some improvements in the quality of care experienced by residents at the home."
"However, our concerns remain and we are continuing to seek the cancellation of the providers registration through the court."
“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their loved ones and staff at the home."
“However, our first priority must always be the health and wellbeing of residents and to ensure the provision of care is to a standard they have a right to expect."
"We are monitoring the situation in Home Farm closely and are visiting regularly to check on progress."
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