Week ending 1st May 2020: Summary of information updates

The Care Inspectorate  shared the following information:

• Update for ELC and Childminders on the COVID-19 staff absences

“The recent COVID-19 staff absences notification that went live on the 17th April is being revised and there is no longer a requirement for ELC and childminders to complete these. 

Please continue to complete the daily survey for the Scottish Government, remembering to use the name the service is registered under, and submit it before 3pm”.

Safety Notice from Care Inspectorate

IRIC Alcohol-based hand rubs risk of fire

The Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre has released an information message containing guidance on the risk of fire from alcohol-based hand rubs. 

You can view the information message here.

Information form Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI)

HTSI has created a COVID-19 response website – ‘Highland Community COVID-19 Response’

There are a lot of resources available for Third Sector Organisations – from Social Media tutorials to Self-Care

You can also register to volunteer – HTSI is maintaining a register of volunteers who are ready and willing to support across the Highland Region

Click here to access the site