Medical Device Alert: Pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays

This Medical Device Alert has been issued as there is a risk of fatality from fire when using pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays.


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Electronic medication recording systems in care services

Care Homes, Community Pharmacies and GP Practices are being approached by a number of providers of e-recording systems for Care Homes.


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Proposal to close Clachnaharry Care Home, Inverness

The Care Inspectorate today advised that it is formally proposing to cancel the registration of Clachnaharry Care Home in Inverness. The home is operated by RDS Healthcare Limited. A care service cannot operate unless it is registered with the Care Inspectorate.


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Pentland Hill Nursing Home, Edinburgh

We served a formal Improvement Notice on Pentland Hill Nursing Home in August because of serious concerns we found on an unannounced inspection. The health, safety & wellbeing of residents is the absolute priority. 


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Care News - Autumn 2013

The Autumn 2013 issue of Care News is out now. 


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