Sherbrooke Lodge Care Home, Glasgow

A care home for older people in Glasgow has been told it must swiftly improve the care it provides to residents.

It comes after inspectors from the Care Inspectorate graded the quality of care and support provided at the home as ‘weak’ for the second inspection in a row. This is the second lowest quality grade possible.


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Now recruiting for Executive Director positions

The Care Inspectorate is currently looking for two exceptional Executive Directors – Executive Director of Scrutiny and Assurance and Executive Director of Strategy and Improvement – to lead the organisation and inspire our workforce through the next stage of internal and external reform.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation and both individuals will lead and oversee the work of new, restructured Directorates.

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Elmwood College - Supported Accommodation, Cupar, Fife

A support service for people with additional support needs in Cupar has been praised by inspectors from the Care Inspectorate.


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NDNA and BNG free training for nurseries

Practitioners in private and third sector nurseries across Scotland can benefit from free training before the end of March 2016.


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NHS Education for Scotland (NES) NES Regional Events - Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Revalidation

Regional Events have been organised by NHS Education Scotland to enhance organisational readiness for the implementation of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Revalidation. NMC Revalidation will be introduced from April 2016, with all nurses and midwives required to renew their professional registration through the revalidation process every three years. The NMC Code and how it is used to inform the day to day practice is central to the revalidation of individual nurses and midwives.


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