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Manifesto 2025 Session 3: Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care

Scottish Care Members’ Manifesto 2026 – A Call to Action

Session 3: Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care

Wednesday 1 October 2025, 1:00 pm

This third session in our seven-part series continues the momentum of the Scottish Care Members Manifesto: The True Cost of Care – A Call to Action.

We’ll focus on co-designing two key asks that ensure Scotland’s social care workforce is:

  • Valued
  • Empowered
  • Supported in delivering high-quality care

This session is an opportunity to shape the future of care by advocating for fairness, recognition, and investment in the people who make care possible.

Open to all Scottish Care members, please register via the Members Area of this website.

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Manifesto 2025 Session 2: Work Together, Not In Silos (23 Sept)

Scottish Care Members’ Manifesto 2026 – A Call to Action

Session 2: Work Together, Not in Silos

Tuesday 23 September 2025, 1:00pm | Online

This session continues our powerful seven-part series spotlighting the Scottish Care Members Manifesto: The True Cost of Care – A Call to Action.

Together, we aim to build collective momentum toward placing social care at the heart of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections.

In this second session, we’ll engage in dynamic and collaborative dialogue to co-design two key asks from the social care sector. We will focus on:

  • Reforming commissioning practices
  • Building trust through shared outcomes and accountability

This is a space for shared learning, open discussion, and sector-wide collaboration. All Scottish Care members are welcome.

Members can register now via the Members Area.

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Care Tech Unplugged – 2 October 2025

Care Tech Unplugged – Thursday 2 October, 10:00 – 16:00

The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1TQ, UK

A space to step away from business-as-usual and explore the future of care and technology, with wellbeing at the centre.

Following the success of the Care Tech Assembly in June 2025, we’re bringing together a small group of people for a different kind of experience. The day is facilitated by the creativity and regenerative design expertise of the Glasgow School of Art, who bring their internationally recognised strengths in design, wellbeing, and creative practice.

How it works

  • Register your interest
  • We have just 30 places available, and we’re curating the group to make sure we bring together a balance of different perspectives, from across operational, strategic and policy roles in the sector.
  • We’ll confirm places by Wednesday 24 September.

About the day

Together, we’ll explore how different perspectives from across operational, strategic, policy roles fit together in shaping the future of care tech. Expect an approach that is welcoming, immersive, thoughtful, and energising. This is a chance to pause and re-imagine the future of care and technology in ways that feel practical and sustainable.

You’ll come away with:

  • Fresh ideas and inspiration to take back into your team or organisation
  • New connections with others interested in this approach
  • Renewed energy from Glasgow School of Art’s regenerative, wellbeing-led design approach.

You’re also welcome to register with a colleague from your organisation. We’re keen to hear voices from across teams and roles.

A delicious lunch will be provided. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you register.

If you have any barriers to attending, we can cover travel expenses and other reasonable costs. The venue also has quiet spaces if you need to step out for a call on the day. Just let us know how we can support you.

Register here

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Partners for Integration Event 2025 – 9 October

Shaping the Future of Care—Together

Beyond Boundaries: Co-Creating the Future of Care
📅 9 October 2025 | 🕤 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Renfield Centre, Glasgow (G2 4JP)

Join Scottish Care’s Partners for Integration team for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection.

Why attend?

  • 🌟 See real impact: Discover how our team is improving care across Scotland’s HSCPs.
  • 🤝 Strengthen partnerships: Learn how collaboration is driving innovation in care.
  • 📈 Support strategic growth: Explore how we contribute to planning and improvement programmes.
  • 🗣️ Hear from the frontlines: Gain insights from our team and their partners on successful projects.
  • 👥 Network with leaders: Connect with colleagues across HSCPs and independent care providers.

The event programme is available to view down below. Download the programme here.

Feel free to share with other HSCP colleagues who may be interested.

Questions? Just get in touch! Please contact us at: [email protected].

Please note: While this is a free event, cancellations must be made by 2 October. Non-attendance without notice or late cancellations will incur a £25 fee to cover catering costs.

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Tickets are now available to book here.

Partners Event 2025 Programme V1.1
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Scottish Care Annual Report 2024-2025

We are excited to share our Annual Report for 2024-2025, which will be presented at today’s AGM in Glasgow.

This Annual Report highlights the work and dedication of the Scottish Care team during what has been a challenging year for the social care sector. It is divided into two sections:

  • Activities and Achievements: This section provides an overview of our organisation’s aims, strategic priorities, and the key accomplishments across our various workstreams over the past year.
  • Finance and Governance: This section outlines our financial performance and governance approach, including the role of our Executive Committee and other representative groups.

You can access both sections of the Annual Report using the buttons below.

Annual Report 2024/25 – Activities & Achievement

Annual Report 2024/25 – Finance & Governance

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Manifesto 2025 Session 1: Rights at the Heart of Care (17 Sept 2025)

Scottish Care Members’ Manifesto 2026 – A Call to Action

Session 1: Rights at the Heart of Care

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 1:00pm | Online

Scottish Care is delighted to launch the first in a seven-part series inspired by our Social Care Principles, building towards our Members’ Manifesto 2026.

This opening session, Rights at the Heart of Care, will bring members together to co-design practical solutions and build collective momentum for meaningful reform in social care.

Members can register now via the Members Area.

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EY Webinar: National Minimum Wage – 11 Sept

Date: Thursday 11 September 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00pm

Scottish Care will be joined by Gary Henderson, EYs National Minimum Wage lead, to discuss current NMW topics, trends, and challenges.

Gary will be covering HMRCs current enforcement activity in the Care Sector in Scotland – highlighting the risks and issues receiving particular focus.

He will also talk through the timeline of an HMRC NMW enquiry and what your business should expect if an investigation is opened.

Finally, he will share some tips on keeping your business NMW compliant – and outline where you can go for further support and advice.

Gary Henderson has 10+ years experience in the world of NMW, working as an HMRC enforcement officer before joining EYs NMW specialist team in 2022.

This webinar is for members only, please register via the Members Area of our website.

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Notwen House Recognised in Scottish Parliament

Notwen House Recognised for Outstanding Care in Scottish Parliament

Scottish Care is delighted to share that Notwen House received formal recognition in the Scottish Parliament on 21 August 2025. A motion lodged by Emma Harper MSP and supported by several other MSPs highlighted the home’s outstanding commitment to residential care.

The motion celebrates the dedication of the Notwen House team, including long-serving staff, for creating a warm, person-centred environment for residents. It also commends the leadership of owner Jim Gatherum and manager Julie Morley, whose compassion and professionalism have earned the home a reputation for excellence.

The Scottish Parliament motion also recognises the unique challenges of delivering care in rural settings and applauds Notwen House for its focus on continuity, experience, and staff training, fostering a truly supportive and caring community for both residents and team members.

Congratulations to the entire Notwen House team on this well-deserved recognition!

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Laura, Resident from Birch House Inspires Through New Role

Scottish Care is delighted to share this inspiring story from one of our member care homes – Birch House.

A resident, Laura, has taken on a new role supporting the staff team by carrying out donning and doffing competencies. She will carry out these checks twice yearly, day and night, helping to ensure safe infection prevention practices across the home.

Laura is thrilled with her new responsibility, which has given her a real sense of purpose and achievement. Next on her development journey will be completing hand hygiene competencies, further supporting the staff and wider care community.

This is a wonderful example of how empowering residents can strengthen both individual confidence and the whole care environment.

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Abercorn House Family Day

Abercorn House Family Day – A Celebration of Community and Togetherness

On Saturday 24th August, Abercorn House opened its garden gates for a very special Family Day and what a wonderful afternoon it was! Residents, families, and staff came together to enjoy a fun-filled day full of laughter, smiles, and a true sense of community.

Highlights included a lively tombola, a hilarious human fruit slot machine, and delicious burgers and cakes lovingly prepared by the kitchen team. The event was bursting with joy, creating memories to be cherished by all who attended.

A particularly moving moment came as the families of the late Grace Harte and Chris Hannigan were recognised for their generous gift of a coffee machine for residents, staff, and visitors to enjoy. A sign now proudly reads that it was given “with love” from their families – a touching tribute that will be felt daily at Abercorn.

This Family Day was more than just an event; it was a heartwarming reminder of everything that makes Abercorn House so special – friendship, gratitude, and the joy of celebrating life together.