Statement on St Mary's Kenmure, East Dunbartonshire


A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by young people at St Mary’s Kenmure in East Dunbartonshire.


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2024 winter vaccination programme to include social care staff


Social care staff of all ages who have a direct hands-on care role are eligible to receive flu and Covid-19 vaccines this year. Appointment booking is open now.

Workers in the following settings are eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccines.

  • All staff in care homes for older adults.
  • Frontline social care staff who have direct contact with individuals receiving care and support, including housing support, care at home and personal assistants.

There is more information about the vaccine programme in the Chief Medical Officer’s letter.


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Do you provide care to people with dementia?


We are looking for frontline staff who provide care to people with dementia to participate in the co-design of new dementia resources.

The project is to develop easily accessible and understood resources to support the frontline social care workforce in their caring role for people living with dementia, who may be experiencing stress and distress, and their families. The resources will support improvements in person-centred care to reduce stress and distress for people through appropriate assessment, care planning and meaningful connections and activity.


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Consultation on our Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029


We are currently consulting on our Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029 under the Public Sector Equality Duty. 


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Recall of Oxbryta 500mg tablets


The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have issued a communication on the recall of all distributed batches of Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets. Further information here.


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