Scottish Care

Legal Webinar: Burness Paull - 12 May
2021-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
We are delighted to present the first in our Legal Webinar series. These webinars will feature our Legal Resources Select group, a carefully selected group of law firms in Scotland. Find out more about our Legal Resources Select group here.
This session will take place on Wednesday 12 May at 2PM, hosted by Scottish Care CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and featuring representatives from Burness Paull. They will be looking at the following topics:
Operation Koper – Lynne Gray
Human Rights – Fiona Killen
Vaccinations in the workplace – Mandy Laurie
We encourage Scottish Care members to join this session for the opportunity to ask any legal questions that they may have.
Joining details will be available on the Members Area shortly.

Fair Work in Social Care - 'Effective Voice' Focus Groups
2021-05-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
The Fair Work in Social Care group aims to improve the working experience of those in the adult social care workforce, working together to progress the recommendations already outlined in the Fair Work Convention report, which have also been endorsed by the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.
We have a diverse, experienced and passionate group of representatives on the group, but nothing can replace the importance and value of hearing directly from those who work within the sector. We are sending out some confidential surveys for you to share some views, but are also holding a series of confidential, online focus groups. These focus groups will be discussing your experience of ‘Effective Voice’ (that is, how much influence you have on your day to day working experience) as an employee within the Adult Social Care workforce.
You will have the opportunity to speak directly to officials from Scottish Government and share your experiences of Effective Voice in your workplace, discuss what gets in the way of this, and suggest what you feel would be the biggest improvements in this area for you and your colleague’s.
All contributions are treated in the strictest confidence, and the combined insight from the groups will be used to support the work of the Fair Work in Social Care Group promote and progress the practice of Effective Voice across the sector. The groups will be made up of people from across the sector (approx. 6-10 people per group) and last no more than 60 minutes, supported by officials from Scottish Government, on behalf of the Fair Work in Social Care Group.
The focus groups run from 10 -14 May, if you are interesting in joining please contact zarah.kobbacy@gov.scot
Please note: These focus groups are open to employees only

Monday 10th May
15:00 – 16:00

Tuesday 11th May
16:00 – 17:00

Wednesday 12th May
16:00 – 17:00

Thursday 13th May
10:00 – 11:00

Friday 14th May
11:00 – 12:00

Care Home Awards 2020
2021-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual event, United Kingdom
Scottish Care’s 2020 Care Home Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on the evening of Friday 14th May , hosted by Michelle McManus and our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill.
This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of the independent care home sector.
There are 13 award categories, with the finalists celebrated and winners announced on the night:

Ancillary & Support Staff Award
Nutrition & Eating Well Award
Meaningful Activity Award
Training, Learning & Staff Development Award
Emerging Talent Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
Management & Leadership Award
Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award
Nurse of the Year Award
Carer of the Year Award
Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award
Care Home Service of the Year Award
Positive Impact Award

Tickets are available for purchase below.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 18 May
2021-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 18th May at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and National Director, Karen Hedge.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

People and Practice: Celebrating care home skills
2021-05-19 10:00 - 15:00
‘People and Practice: Celebrating care home skills’ is an event hosted by Edinburgh Napier University, with the University of Edinburgh and Queen Margaret University on 19th May, 10 am – 3pm. This is the time to celebrate you and the care home sector, please join this event.
This has been an unprecedented year for you and the sector. This annual conference offers you and your colleagues the time and space to celebrate each other, hear and learn from each other’s experiences, take part in skills-based workshops and take time to reflect.
Please save this date in your diary. Instructions on registration, the online format and the programme will be shared closer to the event.

Webinar: Launch of Coileanadh
2021-05-20 14:00 - 14:45
Scottish Care will be hosting a webinar to launch ‘Coileanadh’– Manifesting a positive future for social care. This will take place on Thursday 20th May, 2PM, hosted by our Technology & Digital Innovation Lead, Dr Tara French and Policy & Research Officer, Imogen Caird.
‘Coileanadh’ is the output of the ‘Building our collective care future’ programme and articulates a change landscape for social care that embodies the contributions of a diverse range of expertise and experiences from providers, staff, people supported, families and wider partners in care and support in Scotland.
The priorities that have emerged through collectively developing a positive vision reinforce the essential contribution of relationships, partnerships and societal engagement to understand and support the health, social and wellbeing needs and aspirations of our communities and population.
Please join us in celebrating this work and help contribute to taking forward this future change landscape in practice.
Details to register to attend the ‘Coileanadh’ webinar:
Thursday 20th May, 2:00PM
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z-_vQlF1S86q7fyWB-HDVg
Webinar ID: 844 4924 6803

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - European Connected Health Alliance Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Digital Health and Wellbeing
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00
Friday 28 May 13:00 – 14:00
European Connected Health Alliance Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Digital Health and Wellbeing
The role of Digital Health and Care in response to COVID-19 & momentum for change
The May 2021 Ecosystem is the first session on this topic and will provide an overview from two Ecosystem members. From Scotland, we will hear about the impact of COVID-19 on the national roll out of technology enabled care, drawing on a specific example from the work on Remote Health Pathways. From Slovenia, we will hear about how the expansion of digital health is being managed and integrated into routine service pathways.
View the Agenda here
Register on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kc-GvrD0qG9QNxeuV8VfUMSaxOS6nsQwU

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 25 May
2021-05-25 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 25th May at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and National Director, Karen Hedge.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network Session - European Connected Health Alliance Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Integrated Care
2021-05-26 09:00 - 10:00
European Connected Health Alliance Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Integrated Care
COVID-19 – How to effectively communicate the need for change?
The Scottish Government is co-ordinating the international consortium delivering the SCIROCCO Exchange project that is developing tools to support the scale-up of integrated care. Together with the European Connected Health Alliance‘s newly launched Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Integrated Care; we are hosting the first Ecosystem session. Join us to learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic, which has proven to be a catalyst for change, and integrated care, has impacted the ways we communicate about the need to change and new ways of delivering services and training. What insights can we derive for integrated services? Speakers from Scotland and Lithuania will discuss:

methods for communicating the need for change
the shift to delivering training remotely
communication strategies and healthcare literacy initiatives

Download the agenda for this webinar here.
Register for the webinar on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOqrqDgrGNRDL4QwXk89v-V1U7Jd2up_

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - Digital Approaches in Care Homes
2021-05-26 12:45 - 13:15
Wednesday 26 May 12:45 – 13:15
Digital Approaches in Care Homes
Enabling citizens to access and use digital services is a national priority with established principles. Join this session for an update on the work underway in Scotland by the Digital Response Care Home group to guide the development and deployment of digital tools in care home settings.
Follow this link for further reading on this initiative and the Digital Approaches Care Home Action Plan (December 2020).
Speaker: Rikke Iversholt, Social Care Lead, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), Digital Health and Care Directorate, Scottish Government.
Register for this webinar on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcOGpqTgsHNAf5-X20JeeM5D7xAt58-S2

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - Europe - Africa Health Summit - Improving Access through Telehealth
2021-05-26 14:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 26 May 14:30 – 16:00
Europe – Africa Health Summit – Improving Access through Telehealth
The Africa Healthcare Federation (AHF) is hosting this joint webinar with the European Connected Health Alliance to consider how the development of Telehealth can be embedded into resilient and innovative healthcare systems.
Dr Margaret Whoriskey, Head of Technology Enabled Care and Digital Healthcare Innovation, Digital Health and Care Directorate, Scottish Government joins the high-level panel of speakers for this event.
Register for the webinar on: https://echalliance.com/event/europe-africa-health-summit-improving-access-through-telehealth/

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - Human Rights in Digital Health and Care
2021-05-27 09:30 - 10:15
Thursday 27 May 09:30 – 10:15
Human Rights in Digital Health and Care
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), Scottish Care and VOX (Voices Of eXperience) are working to support the development of rights-based digital health and social care policy and practice across Scotland.
Exploring six principles for a human rights-based approach to digital health and social care, the session will update on this work and suggest ways to get involved with the upcoming events. The presenters want to engage with people who access services and people who provide support to refine the principles and collectively develop practice-based scenarios that illustrate their application in health and social care.
Further information can be found on the Scottish Care website.
Register for the webinar on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcuCsqjwuGtZhrbeDAmXfwJGvHNBVbFtc

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - Digital Initiatives Supporting Independence
2021-05-27 10:30 - 11:00
Thursday 27 May 10:30 – 11:00
Digital Initiatives Supporting Independence
This session will be led by the Blackwood Group which provides homes and support using innovation to support the independence of residents. Learning and good practice to share from developing with people.
Please join us to learn more about some of its initiatives including Digital Coaching and the Digital Buddy. To find out more about Blackwood’s work go to http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk
Speaker: Ryan McDonald, Design & Engagement Manager, Blackwood
Register on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceCtqD8oG9b3lytXIUnFiQxXqQrzEwEe

Care Inspectorate Webinar - 27 May
2021-05-27 14:00 - 15:00
Scottish Care members will get the chance to meet the new Chief Nurse and Head of Improvement Support of the Care Inspectorate in a meet and greet webinar on Thursday 27 May at 2 pm.
We are delighted to be joined by Jane Douglas (Chief Nurse, Care Inspectorate) and Craig Morris (Head of Improvement Support, Care Inspectorate).
More details to follow shortly.

Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network - Discover Digital - Tools for Supporting Self Management
2021-05-28 09:00 - 10:00
Friday 28 May 09:30 – 10:00
Discover Digital – Tools for Supporting Self Management
Discover Digital is a project led by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland to raise awareness of digital tools which promote health and wellbeing.
Join this session to hear more about the project and the creation of a Discover Digital resource to support better digital health and care awareness, skills, and confidence. For more information follow this link.
Speaker: Carmen Paputa-Dutu, Digital Health and Care Lead, the ALLIANCE
Register on: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsf-uorD8sHdXs-Yo60mhDBYltWuQwdXr3

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) - 1 June
2021-06-01 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 1st June at 11:00 am hosted by our Workforce Practice & Policy Lead, Caroline Deane and our Joint National Lead for Partners for Integration, Jim Carle. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Rights Made Real Workshop - ‘A Human Rights Approach to End of Life Care Conversations
2021-06-02 13:30 - 16:00
The next in our series of Rights Made Real Workshops is taking place on June 2nd, 1:30-4pm.
The theme of this workshop is ‘A Human Rights Approach to End of Life Care Conversations’.
Acknowledging that conversations, such as anticipatory care planning conversations, can present challenges, we will explore what can be of support to staff, residents and relatives when engaging in these conversations.
There will also be a follow-up discussion on June 23rd, 2-3pm.
Further details about the workshop are outlined in flyer below.
End of life care conversations flyer

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 8 June
2021-06-08 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 8th June at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and National Director, Karen Hedge.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Employer webinar: Flexible Workforce Development Fund Scotland
2021-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
SMEs across Scotland can now access training up to the value of £5,000 provided by the Open University (OU) to support staff development. The new fund announced by the Scottish Government as part of the 2020-21: Phase 2 of the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) will be available to Small and Medium Enterprises across Scotland and can help to address key skills gaps and developing the skills your business needs.
Many of Scotland’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to upskill or reskill their workforce to boost productivity and growth or adapt to evolving jobs needs – now more so than ever before, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SMEs are advised to make an application as soon as possible, as access to the fund will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
The OU will be hosting a webinar for employers on the Flexible Workforce Development Fund on Wednesday 9th June, 10:00-11:00am.
Register for your place on the webinar here.

Homecare Festival 2021
2021-06-15 09:30 - 2021-06-17 15:00
This year’s Care at Home and Housing Support Conference will be virtual.
The conference titled the ‘Homecare Festival’ will take place from Tuesday 15 June – Thursday 17 June 2021.
This event will look at the themes of ‘Home First’, ‘Workforce First’ and ‘Independence First’ and is an important opportunity in recognising the crucial role of care at home and housing support services in supporting our older and vulnerable citizens.
There will be a series of online sessions over this three-day period, bringing together a range of speakers to highlight challenges faced by the care at home and housing support sector and to discuss the future of homecare.
Tickets are priced at £45 + VAT and will give delegates access to all 3 days of the event. Attendance is flexible and delegates are able to go to whichever sessions they find interesting or most useful.
Delegates will receive an email before the event with instructions to register for the event on HopIn. Please make sure that you register so that you are able to attend the event. Any issues, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.
More details will be available shortly.
#homecarefestival #homefirst

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 22 June
2021-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 22nd June at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and National Director, Karen Hedge.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Legal Webinar: BTO Solicitors - 23 June
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
We are delighted to present the second webinar in our Legal Webinar series.
These webinars will feature our Legal Resources Select group, a carefully selected group of law firms in Scotland. Find out more about our Legal Resources Select group here.
This session will take place on Wednesday 23 June at 2PM, hosted by Scottish Care CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and featuring representatives from BTO Solicitors LLP.
Covid Legacy Challenge: Would your organisation pass the Covid health check?
BTO will consider a range of challenges affecting organisations in the post-Covid era. From employment law claims to Health and Safety Investigations/prosecutions, employers must still be wary. While we hope that the worst of the pandemic is over, there is still much for employers to be aware of.
We will provide advice on how best to manage the ongoing employment issues, looking at, for example, foreign travel and holidays, self-isolation and quarantine, and vaccinations, with a review of some of the Covid related employment tribunal claims that are now, in increasing numbers, coming through the system,
We will consider the continuing health and safety obligations, and how to protect your workplace from claims and Regulatory scrutiny. BTO will consider the challenges that you may face and how best to ensure resilience in the face of emerging risks and longer term aspects of the post Covid era. Q&A for members.
Our presenters are as follows:

Douglas Strang, Associate – Employment Law: dst@bto.co.uk / 0141 221 8012

Vikki Watt, Partner & Solicitor Advocate – Health & Safety, Regulatory & Criminal Defence: vwa@bto.co.uk / 0141 225 5317.
Joining details will be available on the Members Area shortly.

Nursing Event - 24 June
2021-06-24 10:00 - 14:00
We will be hosting a virtual nursing event on 24th June from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
This event will look at the future vision for health and social care nursing. We have a full programme of speakers including presentations from frontline staff, and representation from professional bodies: NMC around the new standards and RCN in supporting revalidation. We also have a panel session that centres around education and leadership, in supporting our future leaders.
The event will be supported by the CNO, the Scottish Government, as well as the Chief Nurse with the Care Inspectorate.
More details to follow.
If you have any questions on this event, please contact our Transforming Workforce Lead for Nursing, Jacqui Neil at jacqui.neil@scottishcare.org.
Register interest here.

Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2021
2021-06-25 19:00 - 20:30
Scottish Care’s 2021 Care at Home & Housing Support Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on the evening of Friday 25th June, hosted by Michelle McManus and our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill.
This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of the independent care at home and housing support sector, including our dedicated workforce and individuals who receive support.
There are 10 award categories, with the finalists celebrated and winners announced on the night:

Emerging Talent Award
Care Services Coordination/ Administration Award
Care Learning Award
Management & Leadership Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
Carer of the Year
Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award
Technology & People Award
Provider of the Year
Positive Impact Award

Tickets are available to purchase down below, priced at £12 (£10 + VAT) per person.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) -29 June
2021-06-29 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 29 June at 11:00 am hosted by our National Director, Karen Hedge and Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

DWP: Kickstart Webinar - 1 July
2021-07-01 14:00 - 15:00
We are hosting a webinar with DWP on Thursday 1 July at 2:00 pm, this session will focus on the Kickstart Scheme.
The Kickstart Scheme helps employers create job opportunities for young people, providing funding to employers to create jobs for 16-24 year-olds on Universal Credit.
Social service employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers:

100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of six months
associated employer National Insurance contributions
minimum automatic enrolment pension contributions.

Join us for this webinar to find out how Kickstart works.
Please note that this webinar will be hosted on Microsoft Teams in a meeting format. More details to follow.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care Home) - 6 July
2021-07-06 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 6 July at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care at home members.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.

Covid-19 In-house Surgery (Care at Home) -13 July
2021-07-13 11:00 - 12:00
This next Covid-19 surgery session will be live on Tuesday 13 July at 11:00 am hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and our Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane. This session will be in a meeting format.
From now on we will be alternating the focus of our surgery sessions. This week will be tailored to care at home members, the following weeks’ session will be for care home members.
This is the opportunity for members to ask any questions or raise any issues they may have.
The surgery is strictly for members only, details to join can be found on the Members Area of this website.
If you have any issues accessing the Members Area or this surgery session, please contact comms@scottishcare.org.
