HMRC - new Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
From early 2017, HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) will be rolling out a new Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. This will eventually replace the existing childcare voucher scheme. HMRC will be writing to all childcare providers to explain how this scheme will work and to invite you to sign up. Only providers registered with us can sign up to this scheme.
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National Infection Prevention and Control Manual launches new website
A standalone website for the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual has been launched by Health Protection Scotland. The website features a latest news section and a video from Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Fiona McQueen. The new website can be found here.
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Law Nursery School, Dundee.
A nursery in Dundee has been told it must make improvements in the quality of care it provides to children.
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Drumpellier Lodge care home, Glasgow
A care home in Glasgow has been told it must make swift improvements in the care provided to residents.
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Excellence In Care
The Care Inspectorate is changing the way it inspects. Some changes come into effect 1 April, some from 1 July.
The proposed changes have been informed by a widespread consultation with a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including providers and service users, and also take consideration of a number of wider issues, including the development of Scotland's new National Care Standards.
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