Consultation on proposal to consolidate the SSSC Register
The Scottish Social Services Council are consulting on the proposed changes to the Register for social service workers in function related roles.
Scotland’s Dementia Awards
Today sees the launch of the first ever Scotland’s Dementia Awards: a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council.
MHRA Alerts - September 2011
A number of new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency alerts have been highlighted for awareness.
Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services Events
IRISS (Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services) is hosting two one-day workshops in partnership with the CCPS (Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland) to be delivered by the Institute for Public Care.
East Lothian Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on East Lothian Council's delivery of social work services.
Report on care and permanence planning for looked after children
The Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) has published a report on Care and Permanence Planning for Looked After Children in Scotland, as part of its work with the Looked After Children Strategic Implementation Group (LACSIG).
Health and Care Professions Council Consultation
The HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) is seeking the views of stakeholders on a proposal to amend their standards of education and training and supporting guidance to require the involvement of service users in approved programmes.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in the South Ayrshire council area
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the South Ayrshire council area.