Safety Action Notice
IRIC (Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre) wish to make social care providers and managers aware that several security vulnerabilities have been identified which affects a wide range of IT systems making them vulnerable to attack.
Medical devices connected to networks and their supporting systems are also vulnerable which means their safety and performance may be adversely affected.
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Joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Dundee City
Inspectors have identified key strengths and areas for improvement in the way children and young people at risk of harm are supported and cared for in Dundee.
The joint inspection of the Dundee City community planning partnership area took place between 12 July 2021 and 15 November 2021.
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Safe staffing during winter
We understand the complex and difficult circumstances that services have been dealing with over the last couple of years. We want to thank everyone working in the care sector for their continued commitment to care for people with compassion and dignity.
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Chief Executive to retire
Peter Macleod is retiring from his role as Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate on 10 February 2022 following a period of ill health. Peter has been Chief Executive since January 2019, having worked for almost 35 years in public service. Edith Macintosh, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Strategy and Improvement, will become interim Chief Executive until future arrangements are put in place.
Edith Macintosh has worked with the Care Inspectorate since 2009 and has been deputy Chief Executive since 2020. She brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge from working across the health and social care sector for many years.
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Supporting visiting over the festive season
Visits from family and friends in care homes are essential for people’s health and wellbeing and are particularly important during the festive season.
We understand it is vital to keep residents safe during the pandemic, and we expect all care providers to operate in accordance with the guidance issued by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland.
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