# The Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018, Regulation 8: Training and support


(1) The responsible person must ensure that all employees who carry out the duty of candour procedure on its behalf—
(a) are aware of the duty of candour procedure;
(b) can provide relevant persons with the information mentioned in regulation 7(5)(c); and
(c) receive relevant training and guidance on the duty of candour procedure and any services and support which may be available to relevant persons.
(2) The responsible person must provide an employee who is involved in an incident with details of any services or support of which the responsible person is aware which may provide assistance or support to any such employee, taking into account—
(a) the circumstances relating to the incident; and
(b) the employee’s needs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/57/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/duty-of-candour-procedure-scotland-regulations-2018/regulation-8
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