Advancing Equality in the Care Inspectorate – New reports published
Our equality reports demonstrating our commitment and approach to equality work have now been published. These explain how we meet and progress our public sector duties under the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
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Childminding Week 2017 (8-14 May)
Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is hosting the first ever Childminding Week to bring childminders together and raise the profile of the fantastic work they do with children across Scotland.
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MHRA Alert
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have published an alert about the following medical products:
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Scottish Government publishes responses to National Care Standards consultation
The Scottish Government have published an analysis of responses to the New National Health and Care Standards consultation.
- 74% of people strongly agreed/ agreed that the new Standards reflect the experience of people who receive care and support
- 75% of people considered the new Standards will help to support improvement in care services
- 79% of people strongly agreed/ agreed the new Standards will be relevant across all health, care and social work settings
- 85% of people strongly agreed/ agreed the new Standards will help to support improvement in care services
For more information visit newcarestandards.scot
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Clean Your Hands campaign starts on 5 May
Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to 'bring people together' in support of hand hygiene improvement globally.
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