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
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