Eilidh Smith
Written 18 posts
Guest blog by Gail Lumsden from NHS 24 on the CIS redesign project
29th July 2014
My role as Partnership and Engagement Officer at NHS 24 Health Information Services is a varied one, meaning can mean one day I can be out speaking to mums at Mother and Toddler events at the local library, managing a stand at the National NHSScotland Annual conference to discussing our process and governance procedures around…
Caring for Smiles – Scotland’s oral health training and support programme for care homes
23rd July 2014
The oral health status of older people in Scotland is changing. No longer can we expect older people living in care homes to have no natural teeth and wear dentures. Currently 46% of people over 75 have retained some natural teeth. What this means for care homes: Toothache can be painful – but for older…
National Care Home Open Day
24th June 2014
On the 20th June 2014 thousands of care homes across the UK opened their doors to the public for National Care Home Open Day. National Care Home Open Day is a day when care homes in the UK can take centre stage, by welcoming the public and arranging lots of events and activities that will…
The work of the Care for Older People’s team so far
23rd June 2014
It has been 6 months since we updated you all on the work the care for older people team would be taking forward in 2014. We felt it was time to give an update on these projects. Reshaping Care for Older People: The Director-General of Health & Social Care and Chief Executive NHSScotland appeared at…
Making Real Improvements in the Drive towards Integrated Care
13th June 2014
At the 14th International Conference on Integrated Care in Brussels in April, professionals in the field of integrated care and long-term condition management got together to exchange knowledge, experience and new ideas. The programme was focussed on the following four strands of integrated care design and delivery: Designing policy to support integrated care Supporting integrated…
Consultation on Draft Regulations relating to the Care Act 2014
12th June 2014
The Care Act 2014 (“the Act”) was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 May 2013 and received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. The Act creates a legislative basis for local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to make cross-border placements for those who require care in residential accommodation in Scotland. Equivalent…
There’s no ward like home
12th June 2014
Health and Social Care Integration was a key feature at this year’s NHSScotland Event which was held on 3 and 4 June at the SECC, Glasgow. Richard Lyall, from the Reshaping Care for Older People team, who helped man the stand, shares reflection on his experience at the event: The event provided us with a…
Active and Healthy Ageing: An Action Plan for Scotland 2014 – 2016
13th May 2014
Our vision is for all older people in Scotland to enjoy full and positive lives – happy and healthy at home or in a homely setting. This positive vision values older people and their contribution to society and empowers them to be active partners in the way support and services are planned and delivered. Community…
Helping People To Get Socially Connected
13th May 2014
At the recent meeting of the British Irish Council in Belfast on 25 and 26 March 2014, Dr Anne Hendry, Joint Improvement Team and Arthur Fulton, Care for Older People’s Unit joined the group to discuss the on-going work relating to Social Inclusion. The meeting drew together delegates from across different parts of the British…
Consultation on the Regulations and Orders Associated with the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014
12th May 2014
The draft Scottish Statutory Instruments which will accompany the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 will go out for consultation in two stages. These have been developed in collaboration with stakeholders. Stage one of the consultation is now available Consultation Approach/Timeline These two stages of consultation will enable our stakeholders to comment on the larger…