Scottish Childminding Association AGM and Conference
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is hosting their AGM and Conference on Saturday 27 October at the Thistle Aberdeen Altens
Orkney Island Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Orkney Island Council's delivery of social work services.
MHRA Alert: Recall of paracetamol batch
Actavis UK Ltd are recalling stock of one batch of paracetamol 500mg tablets. This is due to the use of incorrect blister foil which fails to meet the specification for child resistance.
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.
Falkirk Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Falkirk Council's delivery of social work services.
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.
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.
3rd National Conference on Bereavement in a Healthcare Setting
This conference will be held in Dundee, on Tuesday 25 September 2012. Under the title ‘The Many Faces of Loss’, the conference will be chaired by Professor Scott Murray MBE, and opened by Ros Moore, Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland.
North Lanarkshire Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on North Lanarkshire Council's delivery of social work services.
Rest assured? A study of unpaid carers' experiences of short breaks
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS), Shared Care Scotland, Coalition of Carers in Scotland and the Minority Ethnic Carers of Older People Project (MECOPP) have published a report ‘Rest assured? A study of unpaid carers’ experiences of short breaks’.