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Who are Scottish Care and what do they do?

Scottish Care is a membership body, thinktank and social care futures designer

We are an organisation driven by social values. We aim to ensure that social care in Scotland is not only sustainable but also exemplary, reflecting the high standards and compassionate care that our communities deserve.

We operate with respect, transparency, and accountability.

Our strength lies in partnership working and bringing together people from all over the health and social care system to collaborate effectively. We like to celebrate and share success, we understand political and policy environments, are good at research and design, and we are innovators.

We use this knowledge and expertise to influence and create the conditions for change. We are a respected representative trade body and the voice of the independent social care and support sector. We provide support to independent sector care and support providers in Scotland. Scottish Care has been working to do a better job at telling our story and to focus on evidencing the impact we have. Our goal is social care that works for the people of Scotland.

How We’re Changing the Social Care Landscape

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Visionary

Rich in innovation, social care is a thriving sector led by entrepreneurs who put people first. Scottish Care applies a human-right based approach to explore future proofing the sector.
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Visible

Scottish Care has a role to play in collating the diverse richness in our sector and the expertise and insight it brings to have impact through greater influence.
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Viable

It is time to think and act differently in order to met increased demand with decreased resources while continuing to support human rights and a high level of quality care.
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Valued

Social Care makes a significant contribution to our society, whether you access it, work in, or provide it, it is time to value its worth.
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Our Objectives

We are keen that the value of high quality independent care services is understood by commissioners, key partners, people who use services and their families. Providers need to be seen as real partners, respected, treated fairly and be contributing to the strategic direction of integrated social and health care services.

We are clear that care services must be fairly funded and public care service funding sustained at a level which meets the true cost of providing a safe and quality service for all. The public care sector workforce must also have access to appropriate support, training and a fair wage.

To develop a positive partnership with key stakeholders.

To support members in key areas of business and professional activity.

To effectively lobby, negotiate and represent the sector.

To ensure providers’ ability to develop and deliver quality care services.

Annual Report

Activities & Achievements

The ‘Activities and Achievements‘ section provides a business overview of Scottish Care: our aim and objectives, strategic priorities, and additional workstreams. It also covers what we have achieved over the past year, outlining the activities of our strategic priorities and workstreams.

Annual Report

Finance & Government

The ‘Finance and Governance‘ section gives detailed reporting of our financial performance and outlines our approach to overall governance via the Executive Committee and other representative groups.

About the Team at Scottish Care

The Scottish Care team brings together experienced professionals from across the health and social care landscape, united by a shared commitment to improving lives and strengthening the independent care sector in Scotland. From policy and research to digital innovation, workforce development and membership support, our team works collaboratively to represent providers, influence change and promote high-quality, person-centred care. We’re passionate about ensuring that every voice within our sector is valued, respected and supported to thrive.

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