Association for Continence Advice
The Association for Continence Advice is currently offering half price membership to new members for the first year membership.
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More care homes facing unannounced inspections
The number of unannounced inspections of care homes in Scotland has risen in each of the last two years, figures released today show. Last year, inspectors from the care watchdog completed 1400 inspections of care homes for older people - of which over 98% were unannounced. The equivalent figure two years ago was 50%. Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate have the power to visit care homes 24 hours a day to check standards are being maintained.
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Go for Gold Challenge Week 2013
On Monday 1 July 2013, the Go for Gold Challenge week begins. This is the second year that professionals and residents in the care sector can get involved in a programme of activities and challenge events.
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Living well in care homes
The College of Occupational Therapists is leading a project to support older people in care homes to experience a good home life.
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National Care Home Open Day
The Care Inspectorate lent its support to National Care Home Open Day, as the Chair and Chief Executive visited a care home for older people in East Lothian.
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