New learning resource available - Respecting and Protecting Adults at Risk in Scotland
NES (NHS Education for Scotland) have launched this learning resource to support and prepare health and social care practitioners in the practical application of the provisions of The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
NHS Grampian: Important Notice re: Continence Products
NHS Grampian wishes to highlight that a new contract for all disposable and washable continence products has been awarded to iD Expert (Ontex) and will be changing in the near future.
Norovirus alert as high levels reported out of normal season
Health Protection Scotland have advised incidences of Norovirus are unusually high for this time of year.
North Ayrshire Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on North Ayrshire Council's delivery of social work services.
North Lanarkshire Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on North Lanarkshire Council's delivery of social work services.
Nursing & Midwifery Council Edinburgh Office
The NMC have opened a new office on the ground floor of 114-116 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4LH. The Edinburgh office is the base for Cathy Cairns (Assistant Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland affairs).
Online services for Learning Disabilities
Two new online services for Learning Disabilities have been launched by NHS Education Scotland and Better Info Better Lives.
Orkney Island Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Orkney Island Council's delivery of social work services.