Aberdeenshire UNISON has organised training on the SSSC for all CVS Social Care Workers, whether or not you are a
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The Social Care Staff Support Fund – open now for those who have been shielding
The shielding element of the Social Care Staff Support Fund is now open to applications. The Fund will close on
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If you work in social care or home care and are self isolating or shielding and are not receiving sick pay
Read moreCare home testing – NOW UPDATED – please make sure the guidance is being followed
Now updated to weekly testing of care home staff. Please look at this webpage and make sure that this is
Read moreUpdate for members where Covid is in your care home – you can now be tested even if no symptoms
This is an update on who is eligible for testing for Covid-19. It has been confirmed that where one resident
Read moreUpdate for social care members. Please do this Covid-19 survey
Social care workers are at the forefront of the struggle against COVID-19. Care workers put themselves at risk to provide
Read moreA message for Inspire members on dealing with Covid-19
Dear Inspire Member There has been a lot of focus in the media in regards to PPE. I’m aware you
Read moreUNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn
UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that the PPE guidance agreed across the
Read moreUNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance
UNISON has written to both Fiona McQueen and COSLA Chief Executive, Sally Loudon, expressing serious concerns about the guidance on
Read moreCovid 19 – LG Workforce Issues Guidance for those in social or community and residential care
Here is the latest update from Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland who sits on the Scottish
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