The winter vomiting bug - Norovirus - season will soon be upon us. NHS have updated their guidance on how to prepare and manage infection control and prevention for Norovirus.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have announced that from 04 September 2014 people taking domperidone to treat nausea and vomiting will only be able to get this

The Scottish Government issued CEL 17 (2014) on 14 August 2014 about the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations

This guidance introduces the new Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme, for use by NHS Boards and local authorities.

It is issued

The NHS Grampian Formulary has been developed by the Continence Service, Pharmacy and National Procurement and is

NHS Forth Valley Continence Resource Service is offering 3 study days to all care home staff working within care home for older people in NHS Forth Valley.

Three batches Midazolam Buccal Liquid 10mg/1ml distributed in Quantum Pharmaceutical livery are being

The revised second edition of Health and safety in care homes (HSG220) was published in June 2014.

The revised second edition of Health and safety in care homes (HSG220) was published in June 2014.

An updated document relating to the use and management of disposable gloves has been added to the Infection Prevention and Control section of our website.

The Care Inspectorate has published updated guidance on the management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services. 

23rd – 29th June marks World Continence Week, to promote global awareness around continence.

NHS Tayside area have highlighted an increase in the number of cases of scarlet fever occurring within their area. They have issued the ...