Estates and Facilities Alert EFA/2016/001

The attached estates and facilities alert has been published in consultation with other UK countries and applies UK-wide. It highlights the increase in the use of thin wall low carbon pipes for installations of water heating systems and that rapid corrosion of these pipes can lead to unexpected failures.


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Crossroads Lewis Care Attendant Scheme

A care at home service in Lewis has been graded ‘excellent’ by inspectors for the sixth inspection in a row.


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Online application to register

If you are applying to register a care service in Scotland you can apply online at http://bit.ly/register-care


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Appointment of Project Lead – Childminder Induction

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tracy Joyce into the post of Project Lead – Childminder induction. Tracy will be seconded for a period of one year and will take up her post on 9 May.


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Carnbroe Care Centre, Coatbridge

A care home for older people in Coatbridge has been told to make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents.


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