New report helps providers use infection prevention and control learning resource

The Care Inspectorate has published a report on early implementation of the ‘Preventing Infection in Care' educational resource for care homes and the home environment.

 

Tooth-brushing in nurseries - The Childsmile Programme

Childsmile is a national programme designed to improve the oral health of children in Scotland and reduce inequalities both in dental health and access to dental services.

The initiative is funded by the Scottish Government and since 2011, all elements have been delivered in Health Board areas throughout Scotland.

 

Circumstances when an emergency relaxation of registered numbers will be considered

Care Inspectorate Policy for residential care homes for children and young people.

 

South Ayrshire Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on South Ayrshire Council's delivery of social work services.

 

European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2012

European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) takes place annually on 18 November 2012. 

Antibiotics are important medicines that kill bacteria and can save lives. Antibiotics are losing their effectiveness due to their overuse and at times inappropriate use as bacteria develop resistance to them.  This means that antibiotics may no longer work in the future.  

 

Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 16th November 2012

The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have supported the 'Stop Pressure Ulcer Days' taking place in Spanish-speaking countries and last year these organisations created a Declaration in Rio speaking out against people developing pressure ulcers.

 

5 x 50 Challenge

Physical activity is absolutely key in maintaining good health and well being. Over the past year care homes across Scotland were given the Go For Gold Challenge to encourage care home residents and staff to be more physically active.  

 

Environmental Policy Consultation

 

Childcare Statistics 2011

Care Inspectorate publishes ‘Childcare Statistics 2011'

The Care Inspectorate today published ‘Childcare Statistics 2011' which presents statistics on the provision and use of day care of children and childminding services registered with the Care Inspectorate as at 31 December 2011.

 

Research shows that 25 children die from being entangled in window blind cords

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) has produced a leaflet about Blind Cord Safety. Research has shown that at least 25 children have died in the UK since 1999 after becoming entagled in the looped cord of a window blind.