Research has shown that the risk of some heart and blood vessel problems may be higher with diclofenac (when taken by mouth) than with some alternative anti-inflammatories.

The Association for Continence Advice is currently offering half price membership to new members for the first year membership.

The number of unannounced inspections of care homes in Scotland has risen in each of the last two years, figures released today show. Last year, inspectors from the care watchdog completed 1400

The College of Occupational Therapists is leading a project to support older people in care homes to experience a good home life.

On Monday 1 July 2013, the Go for Gold Challenge week begins.  This is the second year that professionals and residents in the care sector can get involved in a programme of activities and

The Care Inspectorate lent its support to National Care Home Open Day, as the Chair and Chief Executive visited a care home for older people in East Lothian. 

Further to our Child Protection Overview Report 2009 - 2012 we have produced a summary report of our findings from the three year programme of child protection inspections across Scotland.

Children in Scotland have launched a new resource for early years practicioners.

We still have places available at our Reach high! Young People's Event on Sunday 30 June

Falls Awareness Week takes place every year and this year it will be held from the 17 - 21 June and the theme this year is healthy feet.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have today issued a drug alert advising on the recall of two batches of Ventolin Syrup sugar-free 2mg in 5ml.

New Waste Regulations will require every business and organisation in Scotland to start separating materials for recycling from 1 January 2014. 

We have sent out the first newsletter from our 'Involve to Improve' microsite.

Carers Week is a UK-wide annual awareness campaign that is taking place this week.  Its aim is to improve the lives of carers and the people they care for.

The Care Inspectorate today launched a major report into how well children in Scotland are protected from risk, with findings from a programme of child protection inspections across Scotland.

A new report examining how well services for children and young people are performing in Orkney has been published today (Monday 20 May).

The Scottish Childminding Association is celebrating "Childminding Month" during May. 

Welcome to the first Going for Gold Challenge Newsletter. This

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Children need more joined-up support when they are being taken into care, the Care Inspectorate warned today. 

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