Recall: Paracetamol 500mg Tablets

The MHRA have issued a medicines recall related to a specific batch of Paracetamol Tablets. For more information click here.


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Care home improvement programme (CHIP) cohort 2

Introduction

Building on the success of the first cohort in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Forth Valley, in April 2024, the Care Inspectorate launched the second cohort of the Care Home Improvement Programme (CHIP) in Tayside and Fife, running from October 2024 to March 2025.

The flash report from Cohort 1 can be viewed here.

Cohort 2 focused on the Tayside and Fife regions to allow care homes to foster local connections and peer support networks within their local area. The flash report from cohort 2 can be viewed here.

Plans are underway for the delivery of Cohort 3 later in 2025.


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Recall: Mercaptopurine Tablets

The MHRA have issued a medicines recall related to a specific batch of MercaptopurineTablets.

For more information click here.


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Statement on Castlehill Care Home, Inverness

A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents of Castlehill Care Home in Inverness.


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Care Inspectorate welcomes launch of the National Induction Framework for social care

Scotland’s National Induction Framework for Social Care, developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), is set to launch on 14 May 2025. This new initiative aims to provide free, induction training for adult social care workers across Scotland, providing a consistent, efficient, and accessible learning experience.


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