Disclaimer
Please note that the information on this website is correct at the time of uploading and is meant as guidance only. Staff should always refer and follow national guidelines and their own organisation's work instructions and policies.
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Moving & Handling
Information on safe moving and handling techniques.
Also, guidance on using specific equipment with service users.
(35 mins)
Infection Prevention & Control (TURAS)
Resources to support staff working in health and social care around Infection prevention and Control.
Preparing to Work in Social Care
NHS Scotland Academy has created a learning resource for ‘Preparation for Work in Health and Social Care in Scotland’ to help with immediate winter pressures.
Personal Care
Information on supporting service users with personal hygiene, catheter and foot care.
(50 mins)
Child Protection Awareness
Information on the safe guarding of children, an introduction to GIRFEC and what actions to take if abuse is suspected.
(15 mins)
Dementia Informed
Information developed by NHS Education for Scotland, to support staff to improve their dementia awareness, knowledge and skills.
(50 mins)
Administration of Medicines
Information on the safe administration of medication, from prescription to administration.
(50 mins)
Tissue Viability
Information on tissue viability, wounds, prevention and reporting.
(10 mins)
Outcome Focused Planning and Customer Care
Information on outcome focused support planning and making services person led.
(30 mins)
Adult Support and Protection
Information on what is harm, the legislation and what to do if abuse is suspected.
(20 mins)
Fire Safety
Information on the prevention, responsibilities and actions required when dealing with a fire.
(25 mins)
Epilepsy Awareness
Information on what is epilepsy, dealing with seizures and supporting the casualty.
(20 mins)
Consent and Capacity
Information on consent and capacity, including legislation and guardianship.
(15 mins)
Food Safety
Information on good practice in the kitchen, food preparation and minimising the risk of contamination.
(8 mins)
Healthcare Waste
Information on Healthcare waste, the risks and safe disposal- created by NHS Grampian.
(20 mins)
Slips, Trips & Falls
Toolbox Talk on slips, trips and falls - created by NHS Grampian.
(5 mins)
Palliative Care
Information on Palliative Care and how to support individuals approaching the end of their life.
(35 mins)
General Data Protection Regulation
Information and interactive resources to support understanding on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
(45 mins)
Infection Control
Information on infection control principles to keep us, our colleagues and service users safe.
(5 mins)
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