Updated workplace sexual harassment guidance - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (Scotland) Scotland Equality Law News Newsletter Tue 25/10/2024
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This weekend (Saturday 26 October 2024) the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into effect.
The Act introduces a new legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers. This new preventative duty aims to improve workplace cultures, by requiring employers to proactively protect their workers from sexual harassment.
New royal charter boosts reformed welfare charity - Third Force News (TFN)
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14 October 2024
by Robert Armour
Grants available up to £750
A new drive to give financial support to people who have become unable to work because of a long-term medical condition has been launched by the Royal Society for Home Support (RSHS).
Read more: New royal charter boosts reformed welfare charity - Third Force News (TFN)
Applications now open for registered care homes to join new reducing stress and distress improvement programme - Care Inspectorate
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We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for registered care home services (grade 3 or above) to join our new reducing stress and distress improvement programme.
A multi-agency quality improvement framework for adult support and protection - Care Inspectorate
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We have now published A multi-agency quality improvement framework for adult support and protection.
Care exerperienced burdened by earnings gap - Third Force News (TFN)
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15 October 2024
by Robert Armour
They traditionally earn less than their peers and cohorts
Care experienced people could be facing a wage gap as high as £10,000 compared to their non-care experienced peers a report has revealed.
Read more: Care exerperienced burdened by earnings gap - Third Force News (TFN)
Phishing emails claiming to be from Care Inspectorate - Care Inspectorate
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It has come to our attention that some services are receiving phishing emails falsely claiming to be from us. These emails may appear authentic at first glance. An example of how one might look is included below.
Read more: Phishing emails claiming to be from Care Inspectorate - Care Inspectorate
Scottish venues still inaccessible to many - Third Force News (TFN)
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12 July 2024
by Robert Armour
Report highlights problem venues
A new report reveals significant gaps in accessibility at Scottish venues and calls for comprehensive changes to ensure equal access for all.
Read more: Scottish venues still inaccessible to many - Third Force News (TFN)
Inquiry chair appeals for witnesses to come forward - Investigations focus on Donaldson’s School for Deaf Children and St Vincent’s School for the Deaf and Blind - Third Force News (TFN)
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3 July 2024
by Robert Armour
Investigations focus on Donaldson’s School for Deaf Children and St Vincent’s School for the Deaf and Blind
Care Inspectorate podcast series on reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes - Care Inspectorate
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David Marshall, Senior Improvement Adviser (Pharmacy) and Katy Jenks, HC One Dementia Care Manager, Scotland discuss improving dementia care and reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes. Final episode in this series next week!
Webinar: Changes to handling anonymous complaints & information sharing with care service providers - Care Inspectorate
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You are invited to register for our webinar to provide an update on changes in how the Care Inspectorate handles anonymous complaints about registered care services.
Carers Forum - Are you an unpaid carer? Do you want to have your voice heard? - Fife Carers Centre
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Respite care at the foot of the Campsies -David Reilly - Third Force News (TFN)
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18 June 2024
by David Reilly
David Reilly on the benefits of a charity-run service
Nestled at the foot of the stunning Campsie Hills, Calico House Respite Service in Lennoxtown offers a sanctuary of care and tranquility for adults aged 18 and over with complex care needs, long-term conditions, and learning or physical disabilities.
Read more: Respite care at the foot of the Campsies -David Reilly - Third Force News (TFN)
Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
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Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
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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.
Read more: Covid-19 testing change – update from the Scottish Government
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.
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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
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
- An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
- Inspection guidance - Care Inspectorate
- The Public Sector Equality Duty: why was it introduced? - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
- Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 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
- Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave
- Scottish Government withdraw face mask and face covering guidance
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin - May 2023
- 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
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