MHRA Alert - August 2012
The following MHRA Alert has been issued:
Care Watchdog Urges Vigilance to Prevent the Spread of Winter Bugs in Care Homes
Scotland’s care regulator has urged people visiting their family and loved ones in care homes to continue to be vigilant against spreading infections, especially during the winter months.
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.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland: Technologies Scoping Report
Healthcare Improvement Scotland have published their latest Technologies Scoping Report.
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.
MHRA Alert - Precautionary recall of Anapen
Lincoln Medical Limited is recalling all unexpired units of three Anapen prodcucts. Anapen contains adrenaline and is used to manage anaphylactic reactions.
MHRA Alert - October 2011
A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alert has been highlighted for awareness. This is: