Covid-19 testing change – update from the Scottish Government
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Following a clinical review, the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, and the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health have agreed to end routine asymptomatic Covid-19 testing before discharge from Scottish hospitals to care homes and hospices.
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Fife employability project launches first Community Impact Report - Third Force News (TFN)
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21 May 2024
by Niall Christie
Kingdom Works shared the findings at an event in Dunfermline.
A Fife employability project has launched its first Community Impact Report at the Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline at an event attended by partners, training providers, employers and staff from across the Kingdom Group.
Our investigation and assessment into the Department for Work and Pensions
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Wednesday 22 May 2024
Today we have launched an investigation into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over concerns about the treatment of some disabled benefits claimants.
Read more: Our investigation and assessment into the Department for Work and Pensions
Use of raw flour - Care Inspectorate
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Following our provider update on 30 April, where we highlighted the Food Standards Agency guidance regarding the use of raw flour, we have received questions and concerns from providers. We understand the importance of addressing these concerns and providing some reassurance to the sector. However, as the regulator, it is our duty to direct providers to relevant guidance, especially when it comes to potential risks to the health of children.
Care Home Improvement Programme (CHIP) - Care Inspectorate
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The Care Inspectorate, supported by the Scottish Social Services Council, have been supporting adult care homes in Scotland by delivering a national quality improvement programme. The programme includes four in-person events.
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Quality improvement in action - Care Inspectorate
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A provider recently contacted the quality improvement and participation section, to update on one of their quality improvement projects.
In February 2024, a provider rolled out a physical activity challenge. Six people experiencing care, one family member (person’s daughter,) five care staff and all four-office staff took part. The team covered (virtually) a total of 679 miles between them. The oldest participant was 100 years old.
Read more: Quality improvement in action - Care Inspectorate
Care about Physical Activity (CAPA) funded programme comes to an end - Care Inspectorate
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Last month saw the conclusion of the funded part of the Care about Physical Activity (CAPA) programme. There will be very many legacies that will live on from the funded part of the programme. You can read more about the programme and the improved outcomes for people here.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Mon 13/05/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Improving dementia care - Care Inspectorate
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The quality improvement and participation section, recently worked with a large provider to help improve dementia care and reduce inappropriate psychoactive medication, for people living with dementia.
he project gave frontline staff the freedom and safety to innovate, initiate and test change ideas relevant to their local context. These included changes to environment, personal care, activity and wellbeing, medication reviews and staff practice in medicines administration.
We are pleased to share the May 2024 edition of the Care Inspectorate’s Quality Improvement and Participation update.
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We are pleased to share the May 2024 edition of the Care Inspectorate’s Quality Improvement and Participation update. During the last three months, Quality Improvement colleagues continue to deliver targeted interventions, working collaboratively with colleagues, providers and stakeholders to improve outcomes for people who experience health and social care.
The 2024/25 Quality Improvement and Participation plans have just been agreed by the organisation (May 2024) and demonstrates a whole organisation approach to deliver quality improvement, in the right places, at the right time with the right resources. The plans will shortly be available on our HUB.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Mon 13/05/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Where do universal human rights begin? - Lydia Murphy, development officer at The Poverty Alliance. Third Force News (TFN)
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29 April 2024
by Lydia Murphy
Lydia Murphy explores the value of a human rights-based approach to social justice in Scotland
Do you know what it means to take a human rights-based approach? Do you know how human rights relate to your work?
The voluntary sector has a critical role in supporting people with sight loss - Jacquie Winning MBE, Forth Valley Sensory Centre chief executive - Third Force News (TFN)
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30 April 2024
by Jacquie Winning
With an expected rise in the number of people being diagnosed with sight loss in Scotland, the third sector’s role is more important than ever, says Forth Valley Sensory Centre chief executive, Jacquie Winning MBE
Newly revised SSSC codes for social service workers and employers - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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The Scottish Social Services Council have revised the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers, which came into effect on 1 May. The codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of everyone who works in social services in Scotland and the standards expected of employers of social service workers in Scotland. The Care Inspectorate takes account of the code for employers to help reinforce employers’ roles and responsibilities. Please take time to review the updated codes.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Care surveys for people who use care at home and housing support services - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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We want people to be able to meaningfully engage with our inspections in a way that suits them best
Tissue viability tool - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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We have published this tissue viability tool to support service providers, managers and staff to assess their policy and practice against standards and good practice guidance. This may be used to help inform their wider evaluation and improvement plan and how to support improved outcomes for people who experience care.
Read more: Tissue viability tool - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
Vulnerable Scots given a digital lifeline - Third Force News (TFN)
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27 March 2024
by Robert Armour
Different services come together to deliver meaningful outcomes
Some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland have been provided with smartphones, tablets, or laptops as part of a pioneering and progressive digital inclusion programme.
Read more: Vulnerable Scots given a digital lifeline - Third Force News (TFN)
Personal data rights in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill - Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland
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Our Policy Team have blogged about the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, as it continues its progress through parliament.
Equality Act claims under the Simple Procedure court process in Scotland - Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland
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Our Scotland Legal Team recently published a short blog explaining what Simple Procedure is and how to raise an Equality Act claim under Simple Procedure.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - March 2024 Newsletter Fri 29/03/2024
New guidance on vitamin D supplements for residents in adult care homes - from the Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes.
The guidance was developed by a Scottish Government Short Life Working Group (SLWG) comprising care homes and those that support care homes. The SLWG recommended that care home staff discuss vitamin D supplements with residents and/or their representatives and that any decisions should be considered on an individual basis, considering people’s personal choice, needs and circumstances. The guidance materials, which were successfully piloted in some care homes, aim to support care home staff with these conversations.
The guidance and a supporting letter for care homes can be found on The Hub.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Thu 07/03/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
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Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
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9 June 2023
by June Pennykid
Many employees use their personal vehicles for work-related purposes, such as traveling to off-site meetings, making deliveries, or visiting clients and service users. While this can be convenient for both the employer and the employee, it can also raise a number of legal and safety issues.
Read more: An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
Inspection guidance - Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on how we regulate and inspect registered care services. It explains our approach, how we use our quality frameworks and gather evidence and how we evaluate the quality of individual care services. It also explains what happens before, during and after our inspections.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Newsletter Thu 01/06/2023
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Book your 2024 break at Homelands in one of Our Nine accessible luxury self-catering holiday lodges...
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It's that eagerly awaited time of year...Homelands 2024 breaks will be available to book from Friday 2nd June!
Set a reminder for 12 noon on Friday to make sure you can secure your chosen dates for next year. All early birds who book when we launch our 2024 dates can take advantage of our price freeze.
The Public Sector Equality Duty: why was it introduced? - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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The Public Sector Equality Duty was introduced in 2011 and extended protection across the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act.
To mark Stephen Lawrence Day this year, Max Edelstyn (Principal - Interventions at the EHRC) blogged about the origins of the PSED, and how it is used to help public bodies make the best decisions possible.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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Our Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance for Scotland has been updated, to bring it up to date with the latest statutes and case law.
This guidance helps public bodies in Scotland better understand their responsibilities. It provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in Scotland.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave - From the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter
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We welcome that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Asset to become law yesterday. This means that pregnant women, and those taking parental leave, will now have extra protection from redundancy.
Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave
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We welcome that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Asset to become law yesterday. This means that pregnant women, and those taking parental leave, will now have extra protection from redundancy.
Read more: Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave
Scottish Government withdraw face mask and face covering guidance
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Following a review, the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care and the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport have agreed to withdraw the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): use of face coverings in social care settings including adult care homes’ guidance and the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): extended use of face masks and face coverings in hospitals, primary care and community healthcare settings’ guidance.
Read more: Scottish Government withdraw face mask and face covering guidance
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin - May 2023
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin - May 2023
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- Clarifying the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act
- Abuse of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in in-patient settings
- Public Sector Equality Duty - Technical guidance update
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Latest news and updates 13-04-2023
- First Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan - Third Force News (TFN)
- Guidance on repurposing medicines during the pandemic to be withdrawn - Care Inspectorate
- The National Carer Organisations have today launched a campaign calling on the Scottish Government to include a Carers Cost of Living Fund in the budget.
- Send us your good news stories - Care Inspectorate
- Updated face mask poster for social care settings (No change to guidance) - Care Inspectorate
- Introduction webinar to the Nurse Agencies Quality Framework and Self-evaluation toolkit - Care Inspectorate
- Quality framework for nurse agencies - Care Inspectorate
- Funding body promises rise in grant levels
- Law review promises a new, positive vision of mental health
- Scottish Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Pontins investigation – call for evidence closes in October - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- The Bill of Rights has been paused - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Race discrimination case settles thanks to our Legal Support Scheme - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Addressing discrimination in the use of artificial intelligence - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Our response to allegations around mistreatment of people in Edenfield Centre Mental Health Unit
- New print version of The Highway Code is available to buy
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