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Angela Rowe

@ang_rowe

Passionate about improving health and social care. #ScILc1. Children's Panel member 30+ years. Kilmarnock FC fan - Cup winners 2012. All views are mine.

 Ayrshire
Joined July 2012
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To read our new maternity care standards, click here: healthcareimprovementscotlan…
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We’ve published new maternity care standards that set clear expectations for how maternity care should be delivered in Scotland. They outline the levels of high-quality care and support that women should expect to receive before, during and after birth. Link in the comments.
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"Feels like a proper stadium now." Speaking to That’s TV, Louis Kerr said Whitletts Victoria FC hopes its new 100-seat stand at SC New Voluntary Park, donated by Milestone Developments will enhance the matchday experience and boost community involvement.
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On Friday we officially opened our new pavilion 🙏 We are very grateful to everyone who believed in our vision and has stuck with by us through this crazy and stressful journey 🤝 Special thanks: @ScotFASouthWest @ScottishFA @sportscotland Patterson Quarries EB Scotland
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We are hosting a Scottish Approach to Change launch webinar on Monday 19 January! 🚀 Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change. This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.
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The Team @CashforKidsWest event last week 🤝 Our charity is extremely grateful to Cash For Kids for their continued support. From Football Camps to Santa and emergency support in between their funding supports our kids all year round 🔥 Team Whitletts 🔥 #Vicsinthecommunity
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The girls meeting Santa tonight at our community hub thanks to @CashforKidsWest 🧑‍🎄 #Vicsinthecommunity
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Provost Club of Year Award 🥇 2025 The team behind the scenes that make it all work 🔥🔥🔥 #Vicsinthecommunity
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South Ayrshire Sports Awards 2025 Provost Club of Year - Whitletts Vics 🏆 Amazing achievement being recognised last night at the sport awards ❤️ Our young volunteer coaches Johnny and Robbie were also recognised as finalists 🙌 🔥 Team Whitletts 🔥 #vicsinthecommunity
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Merry Christmas 🎅 Our sponsors SC Designs ❤️ #Vicsinthecommunity
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We’ve updated our standards for newborn blood spot screening. Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth. The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel. Read the standards at the link in the comments.
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We’re developing standards for the national diabetic eye screening programme which aims to reduce the incidence of vision loss through diabetes. The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback. Take part at the link in the comments.
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We’ve published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian. Link is in the comments to read the report.
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We’ve published the first joint inspection report for child and adolescent mental health units in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for the Melville Inpatient Unit, NHS Lothian, was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission. The link to the report is in the comments.
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We’ve been commissioned by Scottish Government to develop domestic homicide and suicide review standards. Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected. Read more at the link in the comments. @ScotGovJustice
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Our Scottish Approach to Change resource brings together practical tools and methods to support health and social care teams. 🛠️ Head to our website to find out how it can support you. 👇
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We’ve published our maternity care draft standards and we’re keen to hear your views. The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland. Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.
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We carry out inspections of maternity services in acute settings. This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care. Link in comments. #WPSD2025
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SPSP Paediatric aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Scotland by improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration. Link to resources in comments #worldpatientsafetyday2025
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SPSP Perinatal aims to improve outcomes for women, babies and families by: reducing stillbirths understanding caesarean birth rates improving the response to deteriorating women reducing neonatal mortality Link to resources below #Worldpatientsafetyday
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