The Mental Welfare Commission has updated its website with aims of making it more user friendly, and including a wider range of information. Kate Fearnley, executive director (engagement & participation)
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A guide for deathbed etiquette is being launched to help people prepare for the final moments of their loved ones’ lives. Experts from The Art Of Dying Well, a support
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The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) is this month launching new, best practice training guidelines for professional carers administering buccal (ormomucosal) midazolam for epilepsy patients in the community. The guidelines will
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Patients seeking treatment for depression should be informed of the potential for “severe and long-lasting withdrawal symptoms” when coming off medication, leading doctors have said. The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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People starting a career in early learning and childcare (ELC) will be given a new induction pack to help support them, it has been announced. The pack, produced by the
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Care Inspectorate have launched new guidance today (13 May 2019) to make sure social service workers, students and employers know how to
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Families caring for sick children should be warned about the potential pitfalls of sharing their plight on social media, experts have said. New guidance for health professionals suggests parents are
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The Care Inspectorate has announced a revamp of their HUB website which was setup to support improvement across all care services in Scotland. The Hub was launched by the Care
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The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has published a new guide for older people and their families that provides answers to frequently asked questions about moving into and living in
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The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a good practice guide which shares lessons from complaints to help adult social care providers improve their services. Based on the
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