Revised health guidance on Disposable gloves: use and management - August 2011
This revised health guidance has now been published on our website.
Role of pharmacists to be reviewed
The role of pharmacists, such as in the care of residents in care homes, is to be reviewed.
Royal College of Nursing publish new guide to developing specialist skills in autism practice
The Royal College of Nursing have produced a guide aimed at those who lead the planning, development and commissioning of services with local authorities and GPs.
RPS Scotland launches report on improving pharmaceutical care in care homes
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland has launched a new report that calls for radical changes to the way pharmaceutical care is provided in care homes.
Safer recruitment update - taking account of the protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
This guidance has been updated to reflect the changes as a result of the introduction of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) legislation.
Scarlet Fever - Letter from NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside area have highlighted an increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever occurring within their area. They have issued the following letter which contains useful information for those living and working in their area.
For further information on scarlet fever including a useful question and answer page click here
SCMA secures funding to Community Childminding Service in Fife and Stirling
The Scottish Childminding Association has announced that their bid for expanding the Community Childminding Service to help more vulnerable children and families has been accepted by the Early Years Early Action Fund.
Scotland's Dementia Awards
There's still time to enter 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.