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Anne’s Law Consultation Survey

Consultation survey on Anne’s Law (The Care Home Services (Visits to and by Residents) (Scotland) Regulations 2026)

Background

Following the experiences of care home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottish Ministers committed to making a law to ensure that people living in adult care homes can stay connected with their loved ones. That law is known as Anne’s Law, in memory of Anne Duke, and was enacted in July 2025 as part of the Care Reform (Scotland) Act. This law requires regulations and a code of practice to guide how it will work in practice. The regulations will tell care home providers what their new duties and responsibilities are.

The survey

The Scottish Government would like your feedback on the draft regulations to make sure these are clear and practical. The survey is open to everyone. It will be particularly relevant for care home providers, staff, care home residents and their family and friends, and professionals working in the social care sector. The survey presents the draft regulations and asks you questions about them. Some of the wording of the regulations is based on the Care Reform (Scotland) Act and cannot be changed but where things are unclear further explanations and examples can be included in the code of practice.

Here is the link: Anne’s Law Regulations Survey

On average, the survey will take around 20 minutes to complete and will close on Friday 17 October.

If you have any questions relating to the survey please get in touch via the following e-mail address: [email protected].

Easy Read

An Easy Read explanation document has been produced to accompany the survey. This is to support people who have a learning disability or other condition affecting how they process information, or just need a bit of extra support to access the survey. It can be used by carers or family and friends to help individuals to share their views. Please contact the email above if you would like a copy of the Easy Read explanation document or if you require any additional support in completing the survey.

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Ready for Regulation: Equipping Today’s Care Workforce – 29 Oct 2025

Invitation to Join a Scottish Care and Care Inspectorate joint Event

Ready for Regulation: Equipping Today’s Care Workforce

🗓️Wednesday 29th October 2025
🕤 9:30am – 3:30pm
📍 Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow

Social care regulation through inspection activity is important to support care providers and the ongoing improvement of care services in Scotland.  Current sector challenges and pressures have increased the need for collaborative working between care organisations and the Care Inspectorate.  This is to ensure important standards of care are maintained whilst appropriately supporting an overstretched workforce.

Scottish Care’s Workforce Matters is delighted to invite you to a one-day event bringing together social care providers, regulators, and workforce leaders to explore how regulation is shaping – and will continue to shape – the future of the social care workforce in Scotland.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to:

  • Gain insight into current and emerging Care Inspectorate regulatory approaches
  • Explore self-evaluation as a driver for service improvement
  • Hear directly from the social care workforce and contribute to a discussion around the provider experience of inspection
  • Engage with the Care Inspectorate on future regulation, workforce trends, and safe staffing obligations
  • Participate in interactive sessions and a panel discussion with Scottish Care members

Please note: While this is a free event, cancellations must be made by 22 October. Non-attendance without notice or late cancellations will incur a £25 fee to cover catering costs.

Download the programme here

Book your place here

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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.

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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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Care Home Awards 2025 – Nomination Deadline Extended

We’re pleased to announce that the nomination deadline for the Scottish Care  National Care Home Awards 2025 has been extended to end of day, Friday 5 September 2025.

This extra time offers one final opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible dedication, innovation, and compassion of care home staff and services across Scotland.

Don’t miss the chance to honour outstanding individuals or teams, visit the nomination page to submit your entries now: https://scottishcare.org/care-home-awards-2025/

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Tickets Launched – Care Home Conference 2025

Tickets are now live for the Care Home Conference & Exhibition 2025, taking place Friday 14th November at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow.

Book before 13th September 2025 to secure our Early Bird rates – the best prices of the year:

Members: £80 + VAT (Standard: £99 + VAT)
Non-Members: £125 + VAT (Standard: £160 + VAT)

Join us for a day of sector insights, practical sessions, and networking with care professionals, policy makers, and suppliers.

Don’t miss your chance to save – once Early Bird ends, standard rates apply.

Find out more about this conference and book your tickets here

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Care Inspectorate – Digital Transformation Project

Please see below for the latest updates from the Care Inspectorate on Stage 2 of their Digital Transformation Project.

We’re on a digital transformation journey 

At the Care Inspectorate, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. That same approach is guiding us as we move through our Stage 2 Digital Transformation Project, a major step forward in building a more efficient, secure, and sustainable way of working.

We’re replacing outdated systems with a modern, easy-to-use digital platform that will support key functions like registration, complaints, notifications, and inspections.

It will:

  • make collaboration easier
  • improve how we manage and use data
  • help us spot issues early and respond faster
  • strengthen public confidence in care services.

We’re currently testing early versions of the new platform with real users to make sure it meets your needs. This is a shared journey, and your input is helping shape a system that works better for everyone across the sector.

Benefits at a glance

Designed with you, informed by you

We’ve followed the Scottish Approach to Service Design, starting by mapping how things work now, then listening to providers to understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.

Your feedback has shaped the new platform, especially the Service Portal, which will be your main hub for working with us.

What’s coming next

 

What you told us during Notifications service design

When we carried out service design on the notifications system, you told us it’s hard to search, unclear, and not mobile-friendly. Here’s what you said you need:2

  • a simple way to find past notifications
  • clearer language and guidance
  • mobile access and a more intuitive layout
  • smart tools to help pick the right form.

We’re using your insights to build a system that’s easier, faster, and works the way you do.

How to get involved

Your voice has shaped this work, and we want to keep it that way.

We’re keen to hear from anyone with an interest in shaping the future of our digital services. Whether you’re a care provider, a manager, someone who’s recently registered a service, or someone with accessibility needs, your perspective matters.

If you’d like to take part in our user research or testing, we’d love to hear from you.

To get involved, just email us at [email protected] or complete our short form on Microsoft Forms.

We’ll keep you updated throughout the project and continue to involve you as we build and improve. We can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

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Care Home Awards 2025 – Nominations Now Open!

We’re delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025!

These annual awards celebrate the outstanding dedication, creativity, and compassion shown by care home staff and services across Scotland. It’s your chance to shine a spotlight on those making a real difference every day.

The Awards Ceremony will take place on:
Friday 14 November 2025
Hilton Hotel, Glasgow

2025 Award Categories include:

  • Ancillary & Support Staff
  • Nutrition & Eating Well
  • Meaningful Activity
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development
  • Emerging Talent
  • Outstanding Achievement
  • Leadership
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practice
  • Nurse of the Year
  • Care Worker of the Year
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year
  • Care Home Service of the Year
  • Care Innovation Award

Key Dates

  • Deadline for entries: Monday 1 September 2025 (close of play)
  • Awards Ceremony: Friday 14 November 2025, Hilton Hotel, Glasgow

Help us recognise the individuals and teams who go the extra mile in care homes across Scotland.

We can’t wait to read your inspiring submissions!

Find out more on how to enter here