Childminding Week 2017 (8-14 May)

Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is hosting the first ever Childminding Week to bring childminders together and raise the profile of the fantastic work they do with children across Scotland.


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Scottish Government publishes responses to National Care Standards consultation

The Scottish Government have published an analysis of responses to the New National Health and Care Standards consultation.

  • 74% of people strongly agreed/ agreed that the new Standards reflect the experience of people who receive care and support
  • 75% of people considered the new Standards will help to support improvement in care services
  • 79% of people strongly agreed/ agreed the new Standards will be relevant across all health, care and social work settings
  • 85% of people strongly agreed/ agreed the new Standards will help to support improvement in care services

For more information visit newcarestandards.scot


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Clean Your Hands campaign starts on 5 May

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to 'bring people together' in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.


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MHRA Alert

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have published an alert about the following medical products:


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Childcare Choices

Working parents can now start applying for help with their childcare costs through the new digital childcare service.


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