The Health and Social Care Academy (an ALLIANCE programme) and Scottish Care are co-hosting a series of roundtable events which will foster dialogue and explore the crucial role that social care must play in the context of climate change – in addressing, adapting to and taking action to mitigate the impacts.

Scottish Government has pledged to be a net-zero nation by 2045 and Industry and investments are going green. There is a need for the social care sector to be involved in supporting sustainability effort as it is both affected by and contributes to climate change. At present, there is little policy and action being taken to deliver social care in a changing climate. Given the mixed economy of care provision in Scotland, the impact of climate change will need to be acted upon by a range of different bodies, including local authorities, health and social care partnerships and care providers.

The final event will be held on Wednesday 20th October from 10:00 – 12:00 and will serve as an opportunity to gain feedback on a set of principles and a call to action in development. We plan to inform stakeholders and groups on the areas for constructive and collaborative improvement in climate change and social care, which will be shared during COP26. Panelists include representatives from the Zero Waste Scotland and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll).

It is our hope that this will start to foster innovation, inspire action in the sector and ensure that social care is recognised as an equal partner in tackling climate change.

Sign up here to attend or follow the zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84799531443?pwd=L3RiUkovRGJtYzI4cDgvb3MySHpvdz09

Meeting ID: 847 9953 1443

Passcode: 788049

Read more about previous sessions in Hot Report 1 and Hot Report 2.