SSSC revised Codes of Practice consultation now open
After speaking to stakeholders, registrants and employers last year, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is now consulting on proposed changes to the worker and employer Codes of Practice and is asking for your views.
Read moreMedicines Recall: Emerade adrenaline auto-injectors
Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. and distributor Bausch & Lomb UK Limited is recalling all unexpired batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms adrenaline auto-injectors (also referred to as pens) from patients. For more information click here.
Read moreReview of Key Question 7 and the self-evaluation tool on restrictive practices
We are currently reviewing Key Question 7 (KQ7) for the following service types:
- Secure accommodation services
- Mainstream boarding schools and school hostels
- Care homes for children and young people and school care accommodation (special residential schools)
We are also reviewing the use and impact of the self-evaluation tool on restrictive practices for services this applies to.
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National review of the experiences of disabled children and young people
We have notified all chief social work officers that the Care Inspectorate is undertaking a national review of the experiences of disabled children and young people. The review will provide an overview of social work’s contribution to how well disabled children and young people’s needs are assessed, planned for, and met. Our work commences in May 2023 and concludes in May 2024. For more information please click here.
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