Help to improve social landlord services.
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has set up a National Panel to hear about service users’ priorities and views. The National Panel is open to anyone who uses social landlord services - the SHR is keen that the Panel membership represents all parts of the community, and provides an accurate picture of service users’ experiences and views.
Care Inspectorate welcomes new Board members
Scotland's social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has today welcomed the appointment of three new members to its board.
Campaign to help older residents keep active.
A THOUSAND care homes in Scotland are being asked to join a campaign to support physical activity for older residents.
Thornwood Out Of School Service.
SCOTLAND’S social care watchdog has demanded urgent changes at a Glasgow out of school care service.
Scarlet Fever - Letter from NHS Tayside
NHS Tayside area have highlighted an increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever occurring within their area. They have issued the following letter which contains useful information for those living and working in their area.
For further information on scarlet fever including a useful question and answer page click here
MHRA Drug Alert - recall of medicine
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today issued a drug alert recalling certain batches of Fybogel due to a potential risk of contamination with metal particles.
For more information see http://www.mhra.gov.uk
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.
MHRA Alert - Hypurin Porcine Insulin
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulator Agency (MHRA) has received a single report of a blister of correctly labelled Hypurin Porcine Neutral Insulin 100 IU/ml cartridges being inadvertently packed in a carton for Hypurin Porcine Isophane Insulin 100 IU/ml.
Medicine Administration Records (MAR) Guidance - September 2012
There was a page missing from the referenced guidance which was posted on our site on 29 August 2012. This has now been corrected and there is a new version available with page 14 headed "reviewing medication".
Health and Care Professions Council Consultation
The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) is seeking the views of stakeholders on a proposal to amend their standards of education and training and supporting guidance to require the involvement of service users in approved programmes.