Safe staffing: developing our learning resources survey


For registered managers / senior managers / childminders who employ staff

We are developing learning resources to support care services who employ staff, to increase their knowledge and understanding of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019, which will be implemented from April 2024 onwards.


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Urgent safety action notice (SAN) for the recall of hygiene products associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection


There is an update to the NHS Facilities Scotland Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre (IRIC) urgent safety action notice (SAN) for the recall of hygiene products associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.

A copy of the safety notice update can be found here.


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Care Inspectorate appoints permanent chief nurse


Marie Mckerry has been appointed to the permanent post of chief nurse for the Care Inspectorate after holding this post on an interim basis. Marie brings a wealth of experience of nursing in public health, community and social care settings.  


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Recall notification for certain batches of Mexiletine hydrochloride


The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have issued recall notification for certain batches of Mexiletine hydrochloride 50mg, 100mg and 200 mg Hard Capsules.

For more information please click here.


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The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 has now been released


The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 1 of 2022/23 has now been released. This presents data on the number of registered care services, new registrations and cancellations, complaints about care services and quality theme grades all by care service type and or service sector.  This is updated on a quarterly basis.


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