Aberdeenshire branch will be putting together a motion for our Branch AGM (Wednesday 26th February at 7pm, Kintore Arms, Inverurie) to strengthen current UNISON policy on the administration of medications by PSAs locally.
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| Susan Kennedy |
The Branch congratulated Glasgow City branch, who after a long dispute over administration of medication in schools have successfully balloted and voted on a new structure for dealing with the administration of medication. Negotiations will continue over the next few months to agree on and finalise policy and procedures.
Susan Kennedy, Assistant Branch Secretary said, “We have been watching this development carefully.
“Administration of medicines under current UNISON and Aberdeenshire Council policy remains on a voluntary basis but we do need to address the current situation.
“We need to carry out an assessment of what is actually being carried out across the authority and work towards a clearer understanding of what is acceptable practise for the role of a PSA and for that we will need the support of our members.”
Susan added, “We would encourage all our PSA and other members to come along to join the debate at the AGM and put your views across.”
If you need any advice on administration of medications please contact the Grampian Resource Centre on 01224 620624