Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) Conference
Scotland’s biggest training event for childminders to be held in Dunfermline.
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Recall of two batches of drug withdrawal medicine "Natzon"
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today asked people to check whether they have been dispensed cartons of the opioid withdrawal drug, Natzon 0.4 mg Sublingual Tablets.
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Caring for Smiles launched
The Care Inspectorate today welcomed new guidance on oral care for older people in care homes. The new publication is produced by NHS Education for Scotland. The resource, Caring for Smiles – A Guide for Care Homes, has been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and is endorsed by the Care Inspectorate.
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Integrating social care and health prompts new inspection methodology
Integrating social and health care for people in Scotland means inspection bodies will need to change the way they inspect care services, the care watchdog said today.
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Nappy changing facilities in early years nursery and large childminding services guidance for new registrations or variation of an existing service
This guidance is for use by service providers, those involved with commissioning, regulating or using nursery and large childminding services.
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