Care Inspectorate appoints Annette Bruton as new Chief Executive
Scotland’s care regulator, the Care Inspectorate, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Annette Bruton.
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November 2011)
European Antibiotic Awareness Day aims to raise awareness among healthcare staff and the public about how to use antibiotics wisely.
West Lothian Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on West Lothian Council's delivery of social work services.
Be prepared - Norovirus guidance for Care Homes
Health Protection Scotland have published guidance with general information, infection prevention and control precautions to prepare for and manage norovirus.
Recall of Colgate Periogard 0.2% Oromucosal Solution
Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd is recalling batches of Periogard.
Increase of hand, foot and mouth infection in children
Early years children's services are experiencing an increase in the number of children suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease.
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.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in Perth & Kinross Council
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Perth & Kinross council area.
Role of pharmacists to be reviewed
The role of pharmacists, such as in the care of residents in care homes, is to be reviewed.
Voluntary recall of a type of Flu Vaccine called Preflucel
Most Flu vaccines supplied to care homes come from bulk stocks held within the GP Practice.