Scottish Borders Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on the Scottish Borders Council's delivery of social work services.
Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination guidance
We have published guidance which gives information about seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for winter 2011 to 2012.
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration for supervisors in care homes for adults
As of 30 March 2012, all people working as supervisors in care home services for adults must be registered with the SSSC.
Edinburgh care home must improve
The warning from Scotland's care regulator the Care Inspectorate comes after an unannounced inspection at Guthrie Court Care Home in the city.
Information about seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in residential care services
During the 2011/12 influenza season the Care Inspectorate was aware of two care home services where some residents were given influenza vaccine twice.
New learning resource available - Respecting and Protecting Adults at Risk in Scotland
NES (NHS Education for Scotland) have launched this learning resource to support and prepare health and social care practitioners in the practical application of the provisions of The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
Station Brae Respite Unit, Newton Stewart
A respite unit in Dumfries and Galloway has been praised by Scotland's social care watchdog after it received top grades at two consecutive inspections.
Update : Payment of PVGs and Disclosure Scotland checks
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