Category: Guidance

DL 2022 (01) UPDATED 17 JANUARY 2022   Dear colleagues,   The self-isolation exemption guidance for health and social care staff has been updated. The guidance will be updated in due course on this link: Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates   The guidance removes the need for fully vaccinated staff, identified as contacts to

Here you can view the Updated DL 2022 – 1- Self Isolation for Health and Social Care Staff Policy Framework – 6 Jan 2022 The key point of note is that there is a difference between guidance for Health and Social Care Workers (HSCW) and the general public – namely that a HSCW should have

Here you can find the joint optometry and pharmacy NHS circular PCA(O)(2021)11 and PCA(P)(2021)17 – NHS Pharmacy First Scotland – Guidance and referral form for treatment of minor eye conditions – updated October 2021, and a copy of the referral form in Word. Circular PCA(O)(2021)11 and PCA(P)(2021)17 – NHS Pharmacy First Scotland -updated guidance and

Here you can find the most recent PCA, issued today, 1st September 2021. This letter advises on the following: new physical distancing requirements in health and social care settings; new guidance regarding isolation exemptions for health and social care staff; clarification regarding wearing of PPE and COVID-19 contact tracing; a reminder about staff wellbeing support