Join the Iriss Board
Iriss is a charity that works with social work and social care to create positive change in Scotland. To do that they provide expert knowledge, facilitation, evidence and practice guidance.
Iriss is seeking Board Members to help navigate one of the biggest changes to the way they work - The National Care Service.
Furthere information, and an information pack with details on how to apply, can be found here.
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Chair of the National Bairns’ Hoose Governance Group
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a Chair to the National Bairns’ Hoose Governance Group and would welcome applications from those who can provide leadership to help deliver on a key Programme for Government commitment.
This position is currently being advertised with a closing date for applications of 6 December. Further information and how to apply can be accessed through these links to the Job Advert and Applicant Information Pack.
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International Stop Pressure Ulcer Day
It is believed that most but not all pressure ulcers are preventable and, like many conditions, early recognition and action can prevent things getting worse.
International STOP Pressure Ulcer Day was launched in 2011 following the declaration of Rio (2011) where pressure ulcer prevention was described as a universal human right. STOP The Pressure is now a huge international campaign and healthcare professionals from all over the world contribute to raising awareness in their places of work, on social media and through virtual channels. STOP The Pressure Day is Thursday 18th November this year although people often raise awareness for a full week or indeed the full month of November.
The Tissue Viability Society have created a web page which shows you can support STOP The Pressure Day on scoial media.
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Joint Inspections of Adult Support and Protection in Dumfries and Galloway
A joint inspection of adult support and protection measures in Dumfries and Galloway has found clear strengths in ensuring adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.
However, inspectors also identified areas which could further improve.
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Joint Inspections of Adult Support and Protection in South Ayrshire
Inspectors have found some strengths and identified key weaknesses in adult support and protection processes and leadership in South Ayrshire.
Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland carried out a joint inspection of the South Ayrshire Adult Protection Partnership between August and November 2021.
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