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

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

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.

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.

Media Release: Scottish Care Nursing Workforce Report 2025

Scottish Care Nursing Workforce Report 2025 warns of “critical strain” on sector

Scottish Care will publish its Nursing Workforce Report 2025 on Wednesday 3 September, which reveals that Scotland’s independent social care nursing workforce is under immense pressure.

The survey – the first since 2021 – captures the experiences of 48 organisations, employing more than 780 nurses across 234 care home services. It shows:

  • Persistent recruitment challenges – 75% of providers report difficulties filling nurse vacancies.
  • Fragile retention – more than half of organisations indicated that nurses who had left moved to the NHS, with nearly 70% indicating that on average, nurses exit within their first five years with an organisation.
  • Rising stress and burnout – 37% report increased stress levels, and sickness absence is on the rise.
  • Systemic barriers – pay disparity with the NHS, lack of tailored professional development, and restrictive immigration policies are all undermining workforce stability.

The report highlights that without urgent action, these issues will continue to impact continuity of care, hospital discharges, and the wider health and social care system.

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care, said:

“This report shines a stark light on the reality facing social care nurses across Scotland. For too long, they have been undervalued, underpaid, and unsupported despite the skilled, complex and essential care they deliver every single day. Unless we address pay inequality with the NHS, invest in proper training and career development, and create fair pathways for international recruitment, we risk losing an irreplaceable workforce. The future sustainability of our health and social care system depends on a strong and respected nursing profession in care homes. We cannot afford to ignore this crisis any longer.”

Scottish Care is calling for:

  • Pay parity with NHS roles to stem attrition.
  • Funded and accessible training/CPD designed specifically for social care.
  • Targeted and accessible entry routes for new and returning nurses, including improved Return to Practice pathways.
  • A fairer immigration system that supports international recruits.
  • Investment to reduce agency reliance and ensure safe staffing levels.

Read the report here

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/

Disclosure Scotland Webinar – 4 Sept

Scottish Care is pleased to invite members to a dedicated PVG webinar in partnership with Disclosure Scotland, designed to update and support members on key changes affecting the sector.

Date & Time: Thursday 4 September 2025, 2:00 – 2:45 pm

We’ll be joined by Jillian Cole, Customer Engagement Manager, Disclosure Scotland

The session will cover:

  • An update on Disclosure Scotland’s performance
  • The mandatory PVG scheme and the requirement for individuals to share disclosures
  • An overview of other Disclosure Act changes relevant to Scottish Care members
  • Live Q&A with Disclosure Scotland representatives

This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Disclosure Scotland, ask questions, and ensure your organisation is prepared for the changes.

Please register for this webinar via the Members Area

We look forward to welcoming you.

Social Care Nursing Conference 2025 – 3 September

Wednesday 3 September 2025
Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP
Free event – registration required

Scottish Care is delighted to announce the 2025 Social Care Nursing Conference, titled ‘Unique Voice, Shared Purpose’, taking place on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow.

This free, in-person event is open to all nurses working in or supporting social care across Scotland. The programme includes:

  • Keynote speakers and sector leaders
  • Interactive workshops and breakout sessions
  • Networking opportunities and sector updates
  • A chance to explore nursing pathways, innovation in dementia care, and wellbeing support

The first draft of the event programme and the registration form are now available.

Register and view the programme here

Please note: While this is a free event, cancellations must be made by 27 August. Non-attendance without notice will incur a £25 fee to cover catering costs.

We look forward to welcoming you to a day of reflection, learning, and connection as we champion the voice and value of nurses in social care.

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