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.
The resource equates to level 9 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and comprises four flexible modules designed to act as independent, stand-alone learning resources. You can complete the modules independently, however it may enhance your learning to share your ideas and experiences with others who are using the resource. Self assessment elements and personal action plans at the end of each module will support your future learning and development.
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Joint statement on care and support for all people with learning disabilities
We have joined with the Mental Welfare Commission and the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability to make it clear that no one with a learning disability, whichever care or treatment setting they are in, must be at risk of being deprived of their fundamental rights.
You can read the full statement here.
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Building a framework for offender risk assessment
The Risk Management Authority (RMA) has published its paper, Framework for Risk Assessment, Management and Evaluation: FRAME.
RMA has developed the paper in collaboration with a number of partners. It provides guidance to help professional staff working in criminal justice services to assess risks posed by offenders in the community.
Click here to read the paper and find out more about the Risk Management Authority.
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Education Scotland launched as new agency for education
Education Scotland, the Scottish Government's national development and improvement agency for education, was launched on 1 July.
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Drive to prevent care home falls
A best practice toolkit has been launched to help manage and reduce falls and fractures in Scotland's care homes. Public Health Minister Michael Matheson today joined representatives of Scotland's social care inspectorate, Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) and NHS Scotland, for the launch of their ‘Managing falls and fractures in care homes for older people' resource initiative in East Kilbride.
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