Extension of Influenza (flu) vaccination programme to include social care staff
The Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care, the Coalition of Care and support Providers in Scotland and the Scottish Social Service Council have issued a joint statement in support of the Scottish Government's decision to extend health board free flu vaccine programmes to include certain social care staff.
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Care Inspectorate report to the Scottish Parliament on inspections
The Care Inspectorate has laid before the Scottish Parliament a report of inspections it has carried out in care services in the past two weeks.
This report covers inspections completed since the previous report submitted to Parliament on 22 July.
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Evidence of harm from illicit or fake benzodiazepines
Public Health England have issued an alert advising of the availability of, and harm from, illicit drugs sold as benzodiazepines particularly when used in conjunction with alcohol and drugs with a respiratory depressant effect including gabapentinoids and opioids.
For more information see link below:
https://www.cas.mhra.gov.uk/Home.aspx
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Ashwood House care home, Callander
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: "The Care Inspectorate visited Ashwood House care home in Callander on 30 July to check on progress made after an earlier inspection raised concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents.
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Care Inspectorate report to the Scottish Parliament on inspections.
The Care Inspectorate has laid before the Scottish Parliament a report of inspections it has carried out in care services in the past two weeks.
This report covers inspections completed since the previous report submitted to Parliament on 8 July.
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