Scottish Care

Partners for Integration Event – 8 October 2024
2024-10-08 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Invitation to “Influencing Change: Inform, Collaborate, Innovate” Event – 8th October 2024
Dear colleague,
We are excited to invite you to the Influencing Change: Inform, Collaborate, Innovate event, hosted by Scottish Care’s Partners for Integration team.
This event will take place on 8th October 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow (G2 4JP).
It’s a chance for you to see first-hand the impact and value our team brings to Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) across Scotland.
The day will showcase how the PFI team fosters collaboration and drives innovation in care by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, supporting improvement programs, and contributing to strategic planning.
You’ll hear from our team and their partners about some of the exciting projects they’ve worked on together and how this collaboration benefits people accessing care, as well as colleagues in HSCPs and independent care providers.
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating the positive influence of integration and to learn more about how we can support your area.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influencing-change-inform-collaborate-innovate-tickets-1010530874047?aff=oddtdtcreator
Download programme
Partners Event 2024 Programme V3

Scottish Care Surgery – 8 October 2024
2024-10-08 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 8 October, 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.

National Minimum Wage: Care at Home Webinar – 10 Oct 2024
2024-10-10 14:00 - 14:30
National Minimum Wage: Care at Home Webinar – Key risks and considerations for employers
Thursday 10 October 2024
2:00 pm
Microsoft Teams
In this session, Scottish Care will be joined by National Minimum Wage expert Gary Henderson (EY) as we discuss some of the most common NMW risks and issues facing Care at Home providers.
Gary has worked in the world of NMW for ten years – first as part of HMRCs NMW compliance teams, and now in supporting employers as part of EY’s NMW specialist team. In that time, he’s been involved in several projects and investigations across the care sector.
In this webinar – we will look at HMRCs current NMW enforcement activity and what to look out for with a new government and a new enforcement body on the horizon . He will also cover some of the common reasons for NMW breach in the sector – and what actions employers can take to improve NMW controls and compliance.
Please note that this webinar is open to both Scottish Care members and non-members. Registration for this webinar is required. Please register using the link below.
Register for this webinar here

Scottish Care Surgery – 22 October 2024
2024-10-22 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 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.

Scottish Care Surgery – 5 November 2024
2024-11-05 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 5 November 2024, 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

Borderless Webinar: Sponsorship Under Labour - 7 Nov 2024
2024-11-07 14:00 - 14:45
Thursday 7 & 21 November 2024
2pm
Webinar Geek
Join us for an in-depth two-part webinar series in partnership with Scottish Care, “Sponsorship Under Labour: Navigating Home Office Audits and Staying Compliant,” where Matthew Bond, CEO & Co-Founder of Borderless, will offer valuable insights into how businesses, particularly care providers, can effectively navigate the evolving challenges of sponsorship under a Labour government. This session will explore practical strategies that will help your organisation stay compliant while optimising recruitment and sponsorship processes.
Registration link: https://www.getborderless.co.uk/webinars-events/sponsorship-under-labour-navigating-home-office-audits-and-staying-compliant

National Care Home Conference 2024
2024-11-15 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for the Scottish Care Home Conference and Exhibition 2024! This event will be held on Friday 15 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.
Join us for the Scottish Care Home Conference and Exhibition 2024! This event will be held on Friday 15 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: £80 + vat (£96)
Standard Non-Members: £140 + vat (£168)
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and transformative day dedicated to the future of care in Scotland.
For updates, visit our Care Home Conference 2024 Page and follow us on social media.
#carehome24

Scottish Care Surgery – 19 November 2024
2024-11-19 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 19 November v2024, 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.

Borderless Webinar: Sponsorship Under Labour - 21 Nov 2024
2024-11-21 14:00 - 14:45

Scottish Care Surgery – 3 December 2024
2024-12-03 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 3 December 2024, 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.

Scottish Care Surgery - 11 March 2025
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 11 March 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.

Scottish Care Surgery – 17 December 2024
2024-12-17 11:00 - 11:30
We are reinstating our Members Surgeries every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 11:00 am.
These sessions will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill and Deputy CEO, Karen Hedge.
Please note this will be the last session of 2024. There will be no surgeries on 31 December due to the holidays. The next surgery will be on 7 January.
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.

Scottish Care Surgery - 7 January 2025
2025-01-07 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 7 January 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 - North & South Lanarkshire
2025-01-14 13:00 - 15:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for North & South Lanarkshire combined (care homes and care at home) on:
Tuesday 14 January 2025
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue – The Moorings Hotel, 114 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3DG

Scottish Care Surgery - 21 January 2025
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 21 January 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.

Scottish Care Surgery - 4 February 2025
2025-02-04 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 4 February 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.

Menopause Matters Webinar - 6 February
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00
Scottish Care & alsico – Menopause Matters Webinar
Exploring Menopause Support in the Care Sector (6 February)
1 in 5 care workers say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, and 1 in 10 consider leaving their jobs because of it.
To address this critical issue, Scottish Care is hosting a webinar in collaboration with leading uniform supplier alsico. Building on the success of alsico’s Menopause Matters event at the Care Show last year (learn more here), which brought together some of the UK’s largest care providers—this webinar will focus on practical ways to support staff navigating menopause.
Date: Thursday 6 February
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: Teams Webinar
Speakers include:

Caroline Deane – Scottish Care
Sara Catanzaro – Alsico
Flora Neville – Citation
Pauline Ritchie – Oakminster Healthcare
Alyson Vale – Abbotsford Care
Rachel Payne – Bandrum Nursing Home

Topics will cover:

Misconceptions about menopause and how to address them
The importance of uniform considerations in care homes
Exploring practical menopause policies
Insights from care home providers implementing menopause-friendly practices

This webinar will share resources, explore ideas, and foster collaboration within Scotland’s care sector to create more supportive workplaces.
Register here
Join us to continue the vital work of improving menopause awareness and support for care workers across Scotland.

Scottish Care Surgery - 18 February 2025
2025-02-18 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 11:00 am.
Important Update: Moving forward, we will be hosting our surgeries on Microsoft Teams.
This session will be hosted by our Membership Support Manager, Stefanie Callaghan and Policy Lead for Ethical Commissioning, Fraser Smith.
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 - Glasgow (Care at Home)
2025-02-26 14:00 - 16:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Glasgow care at home on:
Wednesday 26 February 2025
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue – Baillieston Community Care
Address – 135 Westmuir St, Parkhead, Glasgow G31 5EX

Scottish Care Surgery - 4 March 2025
2025-03-04 11:00
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 4 March 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 - East & West Dun, East Ren, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
2025-03-06 13:30 - 15:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for East & West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde (care homes and care at home) on:
Thursday 6 March 2025
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue – TBD

Scottish Care Surgery - 18 March 2025
2025-03-18 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 18 March 2025, 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane and Policy & Research Manager, Becca Young.
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 - Borders
2025-03-18 12:00 - 14:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Borders (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 18 March 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Venue – TBD

Scottish Care Surgery - 1 April 2025
2025-04-01 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 1 April 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 - Forth Valley
2025-04-03 11:00 - 13:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Forth Valley, including Stirling, Clackmannanshire & Falkirk (care homes and care at home) on:
Tuesday 3 April 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue – William Simpsons, Main Street, Old Plean, Stirling FK7 8BQ

Scottish Care Surgery - 15 April 2025 (CANCELLED)
2025-04-15 11:00 - 11:30
We regret to inform you that the surgery session scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologise for any disruption to your plans.
The next surgery session will be held on Monday 29 April at 11:00 am. We will provide further details on the Members Area to join this session.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Workforce Event - Developing the Future
2025-04-24 09:30 - 15:30
🌟 Join Us for “Developing the Future: Innovating Social Care Workforce Training for Tomorrow”! 🌟
📅 Date: 24th April 2025
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Renfield Centre, Glasgow
Are you ready to shape the future of social care workforce training? This must-attend event brings together experts, educators, and professionals to explore innovative approaches to training and development in adult social care.
📅 Event Highlights:
🔹 Launch of the Scottish Care Qualifications Survey Report – ‘Breaking Barriers: Insights from the Qualifications Survey on Building a Skilled Adult Social Care Workforce’
🔹 Interactive Session: Stop, Start, Continue – Methods of Training Delivery
🔹 Insights from NES Social Care Directorate – Exploring the National Induction Framework
🔹 SSSC CPL Model – Enhancing Continuous Professional Learning in Social Care
💡 Let’s build a stronger, more skilled social care workforce together! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
📍 Register now!
Develop the Future: Innovating Social Care Workforce Training for Tomorrow Tickets, Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

Scottish Care Surgery - 29 April 2025
2025-04-29 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:00 am.
This session will be hosted by our Research and Policy Manager, Becca Young, and Policy Lead for Ethical Commissioning, Fraser Smith.
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.

Scottish Care Surgery - 13 May 2025
2025-05-13 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 13 May 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.

Care at Home & Housing Support Conference & Exhibition 2025
2025-05-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Radisson Blu, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL
Scottish Care is excited to host the 2025 National Care at Home & Housing Support Conference & Exhibition on Friday 16 May 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.
🌟Tickets are now available! 🌟
Please scroll down to purchase your ticket!
Ticket rates are as follows:

Standard members – £85+VAT (£102)
Standard non-members – £140+VAT (£168)

Find out more about the conference and see the event programme here.
Be part of this unmissable event at such a critical time and book your tickets below.
