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2011 Scottish Social Services Workforce Data Report

Thursday, 01 November 2012


 The Scottish Social Services Council has published the 2011 Workforce Data Report.

 

 

Proposed Organisational Structure Consultation

Friday, 26 October 2012

As part of our consultation process we would like to ask for your views on our proposed organisational structure.

 

PVG scheme update - Childminders and their assistants

Thursday, 25 October 2012
From the 29 October 2012, people who carry out regulated work will be eligble to apply for PVG scheme membership. This is known as retrospective checking. 
 
Due to the volume of applications the process for people applying is being carefully managed by Disclosure Scotland.  


 

Improving services for children - Consultation

Tuesday, 23 October 2012
The Care Inspectorate has launched 'How well are we improving the lives of children and young people?  A guide to evaluating services using quality indicators'.   

Registration Policy and Guidance published

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

The Care Inspectorate is publishing two new documents to clarify when a separate registration is needed rather than a variation or notification.

 

Global Handwashing Day and International Infection Prevention Week

Monday, 15 October 2012

Global Handwashing Day, which takes place on Monday 15 October 2012 is the 5th anniversary of this event.

 

Care News - Autumn 2012

Friday, 12 October 2012
The Autumn 2012 issue of Care News is out now
 

Early alert - Be prepared for Norovirus

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

In 2011 Health Protection Scotland published guidance, “General information and infection prevention and control precautions to prepare for and manage norovirus in care homes”. We have been working with Health Protection Scotland to evaluate this guidance and feedback to them has been very positive.

 

Vacancy Alert: Communications Manager

Tuesday, 09 October 2012

We are currently seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead and manage the development and delivery of our communications function, both external and internal, ensuring that it is efficient, effective and customer and delivery focused.  

 

Staff and public encouraged to raise concerns

Monday, 08 October 2012

Our new, streamlined system for investigating complaints against registered care services, including care homes, care at home services and a wide range of social care services, begins today.

 
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