MHRA medical device alerts
Insulin pens: NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 (certain batches) - risk of hyperglycaemia due to cartridge holder weakening when exposed to certain household chemicals.
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Care Inspectorate Quarterly Statistical Summary Report
The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 1 of 2017/18 have 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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Frequently asked questions about SSSC registration
The Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) answer some common questions about registration with the SSSC. This is primarily aimed at inspectors but will also be useful for employers, providers and social service workers.
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Sharing Intelligence for Health & Care Group 2016-17 Annual Report
The Sharing Intelligence for Health & Care Group has published its annual report for 2016-17.
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NHS Grampian Care Home Education Sessions
NHS Grampian Continence Resource service are running a series of care home education sessions throughout September 2017 through to December 2017. The sessions are open to care home and care inspectorate staff. These sessions support continuous professional development and can be useful for revalidation purposes.
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