Joint inspection of services for children and young people in Fife.

Services for children and young people in Fife are performing well and are improving the lives of many, inspectors have concluded.

It follows a joint inspection of services across the Fife Community Planning Partnership by a team of inspectors led by the Care Inspectorate, with support from Education Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland.


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Medical Device Alerts

The following MHRA alerts have been issued


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Overarching principles for the new National Care Standards

We are pleased to announce the overarching principles for the new National Care Standards were signed off by Shona Robison MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport in February 2016 (Overarching Principles). We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their contribution and support during the development of the principles.


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Scottish Government - NMC Revalidation Update

The latest edition of the Scottish Government revalidation newsletter has been published.


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Supporting outdoor play across Scotland

Daycare services which encourage outdoor play are delivering better outcomes for children, the Care Inspectorate has said.


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