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.
Issues in the healthcare sector: SCSWIS Statement
A spokesman for SCSWIS said:
Scotland’s Dementia Awards
Today sees the launch of the first ever Scotland’s Dementia Awards: a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council.
23 Things – Digital skills for social services workers
The SSSC have produced a new training programme http://23digital.sssc.uk.com/ for social services workers. This resource covers 23 digital capabilities to support practice and learning in social services and has been put together from free educational material provided by the University of Edinburgh.
MHRA Alerts - September 2011
A number of new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alerts have been highlighted for awareness.
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.
Fake Digital Thermometers
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have advised people not to buy fake digital thermometers from the internet . These dangerous fake thermometers have no recognised brand name and can be recognised by missing information on the packaging.
Report on care and permanence planning for looked after children
The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) has published a report on Care and Permanence Planning for Looked After Children in Scotland, as part of its work with the Looked After Children Strategic Implementation Group (LACSIG).