This is a very powerful ad that asks people in Scotland to support dying children and their families this Christmas. No-one should face the death of their child alone. 👇
Important information for care home services. The Scottish Government has updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for adult care homes. Find out more https://t.co/VFfYaFG2aO
Working in localities with #LocalLeaders to explore the impact of “Rising #COVID19 related Staff Absences on Home Care Provision”
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To find out more or deploy this modelling in your areas please contact #LIST@cal_mac123 @sallyt_nhs
#DataSavesLives @P_H_S_Stats
A joint message of support and recognition to all those working in frontline care across Scotland, from Peter Macleod chief executive of the Care Inspectorate and Dr Linda De Caestecker director of public health NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Read here: https://t.co/o3tOMi1800
NEW: Wed 1 April update of coronavirus trajectories
First, daily new cases (rather than yesterday’s weekly version)
One of these is not like the others.
Many outbreaks are slowing but in the US every day brings more new cases than the last
Live charts: https://t.co/JxVd2cG7KI
You can now apply to register a care service online, using our new, secure system. Applicants can save as they go and return later so they can complete and submit at their own pace. Find out more here https://t.co/38LxYgZ7JA.
Did you know volunteers helping in services don’t need to register with us. We are working with COSLA and care providers to develop a learning and development pack to support new workers, volunteers and those moving and working across care services https://t.co/L3VA0DqCKw
The Scottish Government has issued guidance which sets out the implications for childminding services. Download the guidance here https://t.co/g81af0iHya.
We changed the way Scotland deals with increasing numbers of Coronavirus today
1) use https://t.co/1QOJJnVvzv for all information and sick/isolation notes
2) DO NOT call your GP about Coronavirus.
3) if you are very unwell call 111
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We are receiving questions from services on a daily basis. We have captured some of the most frequently asked questions and added a page to our website. We are updating this regularly as more information becomes available. You can find these FAQs here https://t.co/QDyPgVecVw.
We are aware that many of you have a number of questions following the Deputy First Ministers announcement that schools and nurseries will close from 20 March 2020.
We have taken the decision to scale down our inspections at this time, and put in place arrangements which will involve gathering information, assessing the level of risk in care services and establishing assurances about the quality of care people experience.
In light of the current outbreak of coronavirus, we have revised our notifications guidance. Providers must notify us within 24 hours of any suspected or known case or outbreak. We'll continue to update our website with info for care services here https://t.co/jqAneZdTE8.
We're running complaints handling workshops for care providers and managers in partnership with @scottishcare. The first workshop will take place at the King Robert Hotel in Stirling on Tuesday 17 March from 09:30 – 12:45. To find out more visit https://t.co/DHxVcsaazN
PLEASE SHARE: A fabulous opportunity to join the #PublicHealthScotland Leadership Team. Influence how we support & improve health & wellbeing for citizens across Scotland’s #communities. The importance of #Place & #Wellbeing
To apply: https://t.co/uZluYxCUtr