Role of pharmacists to be reviewed
The role of pharmacists, such as in the care of residents in care homes, is to be reviewed.
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.
Performance Improvement Handbook 2011-12 for local authority social work inspection
The handbook that SCSWIS uses for its inspection of local authority social work services has now been published on our website.
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.
MHRA Alert - October 2011
A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alert has been highlighted for awareness. This is:
New Board Member Announced
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today announced the appointment of Ian Doig as a new member of the Care Inspectorate’s Board.