New model for joint inspections of services for children and young people
An outline proposal for the revised model of joint inspection of services for children and young people has been agreed by Scottish Ministers. The revised model of scrutiny will focus on the most vulnerable children and young people and will be in place for community planning partnerships by April 2018.
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Bogus email alert
We have been made aware that an email is being circulated that purports to come from us. The subject of the email is FILE and it asks you to "see attached file for your review".
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Drug Alert
Strathclyde Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received a report of a rogue blister strip of 15 mg tablets within two packs of Xarelto 20 mg film-coated tablets and has decided to recall this batch.
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Contact Centre
Due to a power cut we are unable to answer telephone calls to our contact centre. Any urgent queries should be directed to local social work departments.
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Joint inspection of services for older people in the Scottish Borders
Health and social care services in the Scottish Borders are delivering some positive outcomes for some older people in the area, but there are also some key weaknesses in the delivery of some important services.
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