Applications open for reducing stress and distress improvement programme
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for registered care home services (grade 3 or above) to join our new reducing stress and distress improvement programme.
This programme is a collaboration between the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland. The programme will work with teams in registered care homes to support improvement in the prevention and management of stress and distress for people living with dementia. We are seeking applications from services that are a grade 3 or above. When considering applications, we will also consider Care Inspectorate intelligence to guide the selection of grade 3 services.
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Statement on St Mary's Kenmure, East Dunbartonshire
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by young people at St Mary’s Kenmure in East Dunbartonshire.
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Consultation on our Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029
We are currently consulting on our Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029 under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
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2024 winter vaccination programme to include social care staff
Social care staff of all ages who have a direct hands-on care role are eligible to receive flu and Covid-19 vaccines this year. Appointment booking is open now.
Workers in the following settings are eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
- All staff in care homes for older adults.
- Frontline social care staff who have direct contact with individuals receiving care and support, including housing support, care at home and personal assistants.
There is more information about the vaccine programme in the Chief Medical Officer’s letter.
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Do you provide care to people with dementia?
We are looking for frontline staff who provide care to people with dementia to participate in the co-design of new dementia resources.
The project is to develop easily accessible and understood resources to support the frontline social care workforce in their caring role for people living with dementia, who may be experiencing stress and distress, and their families. The resources will support improvements in person-centred care to reduce stress and distress for people through appropriate assessment, care planning and meaningful connections and activity.
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