Scottish Care

Manifesto 2025 Session 6: Care That Cares For the Planet Too
2025-10-21 13:00 - 13:45 (Europe/London)
Session 6: Care That Cares For the Planet Too

Tuesday 21 October 2025, 1:00 pm
This sixth session in our seven-part series continues the momentum of the Scottish Care Members Manifesto: The True Cost of Care – A Call to Action.
In this session, we’ll focus on Sustainability and green practices in care settings, co-designing two key asks from Scotland’s social care sector. Our discussion will advocate for:

A resilient social care system that is environmentally sustainable
Practices that actively reduce ecological impact while delivering equitable, efficient, and climate-conscious care for all

This is an opportunity to shape the future of care by championing sustainability, innovation, and justice in how social care is delivered across Scotland.

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

Manifesto 2025 Session 7: Taking Reform from Ambition to Action
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00
Session 7: Taking Reform from Ambition to Action

Thursday 23 October 2025, 1:00 pm
This seventh and final session concludes our impactful seven-part series exploring the Scottish Care Members’ Manifesto: The True Cost of Care – A Call to Action.
Together, we’ve built momentum toward placing social care at the forefront of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections. Now, we turn ambition into action.
In this closing session, we’ll revisit the key themes from previous discussions and collaboratively shape the Manifesto’s core demands. Our focus will be on:

Transforming ideas into actionable strategies
Defining clear, measurable outcomes
Ensuring the voice of social care drives meaningful change

This is your opportunity to help finalise a bold, united vision for the future of care in Scotland.

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

Scottish Care Surgery – 28 October 2025
2025-10-28 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 28 October 2025, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
These sessions are for all Scottish Care members – both care home and homecare sector.

Join us for your opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area.

Ready for Regulation: Equipping Today’s Care Workforce - 29 Oct 2025
2025-10-29 09:30 - 15:30 | The Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP, United Kingdom
Ready for Regulation: Equipping Today’s Care Workforce
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow
Scottish Care’s Workforce Matters, in partnership with the Care Inspectorate, invites you to a one-day event focused on the future of regulation in Scotland’s social care sector.
As the sector faces increasing pressures, this event will explore how collaborative regulation can support care providers and strengthen workforce resilience. Attendees will gain insight into current and emerging regulatory approaches, hear directly from care professionals, and engage in meaningful dialogue around inspection, improvement, and safe staffing.
Download the programme here
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.
Registrations have now closed.

Scottish Care Surgery – 11 November 2025
2025-11-11 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
These sessions are for all Scottish Care members – both care home and homecare sector.

Join us for your opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area.

Digi Bites: AI for Care Providers - 11 November
2025-11-11 12:30 - 13:30
Digi Bites is a series of online lunchtime learning sessions for Scottish Care members, part of our Year of Active Membership.
AI for Care Providers
How to start making AI work for your care business – safely, simply, and effectively

Tuesday 11th November, 12.30 – 1.30pm (previously scheduled for the 12th)
With Dave Mance, Frank Care Marketing
You probably know that AI could make a big difference to your care business – but where do you start?
This practical, no-jargon session will give you an introduction to using AI in social care, including:

How to stay safe and compliant
How to supercharge your marketing
How to create a board of AI experts for finance, ops and marketing advice
How to save hours every week by using AI tools in daily operations

This webinar is for:

Care leaders who know AI matters but aren’t sure where to begin
Marketers drowning in content creation
Operations staff who want to simplify training, policies, and compliance

In this action-focused session, you’ll see:

5 real-world AI use cases that save teams hours every week
Quick wins for recruitment, training, and operations that you can try this week
A live demo where we create standout marketing content together in 3 minutes (vs 30 minutes manually)

Everyone will get a free AI prompt library and safety checklist to take away. And up to five people can book a free one-on-one follow-up session.
No techie knowledge needed. We’ll keep it practical, relevant, and rooted in the real-world challenges of care.
Details in the Members Area.

National Care Home Conference 2025
2025-11-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Hilton Hotel, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT, United Kingdom
Join us for the Scottish Care Home Conference and Exhibition 2025! This event will be held on Friday 14 November at the Hilton Glasgow. It’s a must-attend for anyone involved in the care home sector, offering a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, engage in valuable workshops, and explore innovative solutions.
Tickets are now available for this conference! Ticket prices are as follows:
Standard Members: £99 + vat (£118.80)
Standard Non-Members: £160 + vat (£192)
Please book your tickets below.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and transformative day dedicated to the future of care homes in Scotland.
For updates, visit our Care Home Conference 2025 Page and follow us on social media.
#carehome25

Scottish Care Surgery – 25 November 2025
2025-11-25 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 25 November 2025, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
These sessions are for all Scottish Care members – both care home and homecare sector.

Join us for your opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area.

Branch Chair Visits - Fife
2025-11-26 12:00 - 14:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Fife (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 26 November 2025
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Venue –
Abbotsford Care
Milton House
72 Milton Road
Kirkcaldy, Fife
KY1 1TP

Upcoming Webinars: Care Inspectorate Powers under the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00
Following our recent briefing on the implementation of new Care Inspectorate powers, the Scottish Government has scheduled two webinars for CCPS and Scottish Care members.
These sessions will provide:

Further detail on the proposed policy and when it may be applied.
An opportunity for members to share feedback and ask questions.

Webinar Dates & Links
Tuesday 2 December, 15:00 – 16:00
Join the meeting here
Wednesday 3 December, 11:00 – 12:00
Join the meeting here
We encourage as many members as possible to attend. If you are unable to join, we would still welcome your feedback via email to: : ascworkforce@gov.scot

Upcoming Webinars: Care Inspectorate Powers under the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 #2
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00

Scottish Care Surgery – 9 December 2025
2025-12-09 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 9 December 2025, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
These sessions are for all Scottish Care members – both care home and homecare sector.

Join us for your opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area.

Members Webinar – Barriers to the Provision of Residential Accommodation Revisited
2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30
Thursday 11 December 2025 – 10:30am to 11:30am

In November 2024, Scottish Care issued the position statement: Barriers to the Provision of Residential Accommodation. This outlined a variety of issues preventing timely admission to, and payment for, residential and/or nursing care support services.
Since the publication of this and the latest Charging for Residential Accommodation Guidance (2025), Scottish Care has been further engaged in this workstream to improve the efficacy and timeliness of care home resident’s admission and underlying funding.
Our webinar will update members on the progression of such advocacy and outline the latest developments regarding best practice and statutory entitlements. This includes the following:

Providers’ eligibility to additional payments/top-ups.
Providers’ financial assessment of self-funding/additional payment funded residents.
Providers’ recourse for budget and fee setting arrangements.

Please note that this webinar will not directly cover the cost-model adjoined to the NCHC, which will be discussed with members as negotiations progress.
For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded, and for any queries with its content, please do not hesitate to get in contact through fraser.smith@scottishcare.org.
Registration details are available on our Members Area.

Scottish Care Surgery – 6 January 2026
2026-01-06 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 6 January 2026, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
These sessions are for all Scottish Care members – both care home and homecare sector.

Join us for your opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Details to join this session will be available on the Members Area.

Branch Chair Visits - Dumfries & Galloway
2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Dumfries & Galloway (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 14 January 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00pm
Venue – TBD
