Joint statement on care and support for all people with learning disabilities
We have joined with the Mental Welfare Commission and the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability to make it clear that no one with a learning disability, whichever care or treatment setting they are in, must be at risk of being deprived of their fundamental rights.
Shared Care Scotland 'Suggest a Service'
Shared Care Scotland - the national charity that works to improve quality, choice and availability of short break (respite care) provision in Scotland - has launched their improved online directory of short break and respite care providers.
Supporting Better Care Programme
The Royal College of Nursing Scotland is hosting a development programme for all health, care support workers/care assistants to enhance their knowledge and practice in direct care.
Fake Digital Thermometers
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have advised people not to buy fake digital thermometers from the internet . These dangerous fake thermometers have no recognised brand name and can be recognised by missing information on the packaging.
SSSC new mobile website
Launched today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) new mobile website makes it easier for social workers, social care workers, people who use services and members of the public to access information on their smartphones.
Education Scotland launched as new agency for education
Education Scotland, the Scottish Government's national development and improvement agency for education, was launched on 1 July.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland: Technologies Scoping Report
Healthcare Improvement Scotland have published their latest Technologies Scoping Report.
MHRA Alert - October 2011
A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alert has been highlighted for awareness. This is: