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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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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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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Norovirus season – About a month to go - Be Prepared

Norovirus outbreaks arise at any time of the year but are much more frequent in winter months, hence the commonly used name 'winter vomiting bug'. As the season usually starts from mid-late October onwards, Health Protection Scotland has issued a reminder 'About a month to go'.


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