Quality framework for nurse agencies
We have published the new quality framework for nurse agencies. It reflects Scotland’s Health and Social Care Standards, which are rights-based, person-led and outcome-focused.
Screen Memories
Screen Memories is a charitable organisation whose aim is to connect people using virtual technology to promote inclusion and wellbeing. They support people to interact and reminisce about times in their lives that will bring back special memories, thus improving mood and reducing isolation and loneliness.
We worked with Screen Memories on a project which involved 14 people who live in three care homes in different geographical locations in Scotland. The aim of the project was to give people an opportunity to connect with another care home via technology and to take part in a reminiscing activity.
To find out more read our flash report.
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Malnutrition Awareness Week
As part of Malnutrition Awareness Week which runs from 10 to 16 October, the Food Train / Eat Well Age Well, Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership and NHS Tayside are launching a new national training resource.
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Thank you for completing our Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) survey
In July our Safe Staffing team asked for your help to enable us to gain insight into the knowledge and skills of staff who work in registered care services that employ staff across in social care in Scotland.
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MHRA Urgent Safety Alert - Sunrise powered wheelchairs
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued an urgent safety alert for Sunrise powered wheelchairs which are used primarily in care settings for adults. Any care setting with these chairs in use should undertake the corrective action outlined in the safety notice to ensure the chair is safe for use.
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