Slanjava Learning has been recognised as Health & Social Care Training Provider at the Prestige Awards 2026/27. The award marks another major achievement in a memorable year for the Ayrshire-based learning and development organisation and recognises its continued commitment to practical, relevant health and social care training across Scotland and the wider UK.

Slanjava Learning has been named Best Health & Social Care Training Organisation 2026 – Scotland in the Corporate Vision Education and Training Awards, marking our second consecutive win. Featured in Corporate Vision Magazine’s September 2026 edition, the award recognises our continued commitment to practical, relevant and person-centred learning for organisations across Scotland and the wider UK.

The MHRA has issued a new National Patient Safety Alert on patient hoists and slings following continued fatal and serious incidents during transfers. This article explores what the alert means for health and social care providers, including pre-use checks, the pause-and-check step, hoist and sling compatibility, LOLER, staff training, competence assessment, person-specific care planning, and how Sling Summaries can support clearer documentation.