Resources
Finding the right information is not easy when there is so much available, and it can be difficult to know which advice is the best for your own circumstances. Our staff have many years of experience in elderly care and have carefully selected online resources which provide advice and guidance covering a wide range of topics.
Dementia Research
Alzheimer’s Research UK – the most trusted site to find out the most up to date research on dementia. Don’t believe all what you read in the newspaper. This page is good for the latest statistics.
Scotland’s Health & Social Care Standards – the care you should expect for your relative
Scotland’s Dementia Strategy – this link allows you to download a copy of the Dementia Strategy. This document outlines the health & social care policy and practice across all services.
Regulators for the workforce
Scottish Social Services Council: all care staff in Scotland must be registered.
Nursing & Midwifery Council: all practicing nurses must be registered.
We make full criminal records checks with Disclosure Scotland before anyone can become a staff member and work with vulnerable adults.
Other useful resources
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s foremost voluntary organisation working for people with dementia and their carers.
Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) University of Stirling. Known as DSDC this is an international centre of knowledge and expertise dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia. You will find lots of up to date resources to learn more about dementia and how to live well with dementia.
The Care Inspectorate* regulates, inspects and supports improvement of care services in Scotland and provides public assurance on service quality.
The Mental Welfare Commission in Scotland protects and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. If you need information or advice about Power of Attorney or what Guardianship means this is the best place to get information.
If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s this website can give you lots of information based on the latest research and support resources.
The Stroke Association is a charity offering advice and support locally.
Living Wage Employer
Northlands Care Home are an accredited Living Wage Employer.