Branch Chair Visits - North & South Lanarkshire
2025-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
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.

Scottish Care Surgery - 27 May 2025
2025-05-27 11:00 - 11:30
Please note that our upcoming Member Surgery, originally scheduled for Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11:00 am, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
The next Member Surgery will take place on Tuesday 10 June, 11:00 am.

Branch Chair Visit - Edinburgh & East/West/Mid Lothian
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 28 May 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue –Randolph Hill, 2nd Floor, 6 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ – Tel 0131 523 0440

Scottish Care/VITA: VAT Webinar - 29 May 2025
2025-05-29 14:00 - 14:45
VAT Webinar: HMRC targeting care industry VAT group ‘tax avoidance’
Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Online: Microsoft Teams
A 45-minute VAT webinar that sets the scene on HMRC’s recently publicised stance on the use of VAT groups in the care sector.
HMRC published Revenue & Customs Brief 2 (2025) in late April 2025 to communicate their views that VAT group structures with regulated and non-regulated members should be treated as ‘tax avoidance’.
Join the Scottish Care webinar presented by VITA to learn more, including:

Overview of the HMRC Brief
Who is affected?
When should action be taken?
What steps should be considered?
Financial, operational, and housekeeping impact
Interested stakeholders – HMRC, Local Authorities
Who isn’t affected?
Q&A

We will be joined by Tony Cochrane, Associate Director from VITA. He has 20-years experience, is a charter tax advisor and is a member of the ICAS VAT committee.
Please head to our Members Area to register for this session.

Scottish Care Surgery - 10 June 2025
2025-06-10 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 10 June 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 - Pan Ayrshire
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Pan Ayrshire, including North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 18 June 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue – Fullarton ConneXions, Church St, Irvine KA12 8PE

Care Tech Assembly 2025
2025-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 | The studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
19th June 2025 at The Studio, Glasgow
The Care Tech Assembly will bring together people working or interested in roles that empower people and communities through digital inclusion and technology.
We will bring together innovators and pioneers working in digital inclusion, technology enablement and strategic policy roles in social care.
What to expect

Inspiring talks from thought leaders shaping the future of social care
Panel discussions about challenges, opportunities and strategies
Technology and AI showcase exploring innovative technologies
Talent recognition at the exclusive awards ceremony
Powerful conversations with experts and peers
Groundbreaking ideas and new visions for integrating technology and care
New connections with fellow professionals

Join us to inspire change, celebrate excellence, and build the future of care technology in Scotland.
Registration is now open, book here!

Scottish Care Surgery - 24 June 2025 (CANCELLED)
2025-06-24 11:00 - 11:30
Please note that our next Scottish Care Member Surgery has been cancelled due to diary conflicts. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
We are currently reviewing the format and frequency of our surgeries to ensure they continue to meet your needs and offer meaningful opportunities for discussion and support. As part of this, we will be moving to monthly Member Surgeries going forward.
Our next session will take place on Tuesday 22 July at 11:00am.
Details on how to join will be shared via the Members Area.

Immigration Webinar – 26 June 2025
2025-06-26 14:00 - 14:45
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 2:00 pm45Online: Microsoft Teams

Scottish Care is hosting a special webinar focused on recent immigration changes and their impact on the social care sector, offering members a chance to gain deeper insights into this complex and evolving topic.
This session will feature input from:

Alan Povey, Senior Specialist Lead (International Recruitment), NHS Education for Scotland
Mark Templeton, Director and Head of Immigration at Anderson Strathern

Alan will provide a short update on the immigration changes, followed by legal insights from Mark Templeton. The session will then open up for a general Q&A and discussion.
Please note: While we will welcome general questions, this session cannot provide legal advice on individual immigration cases.
This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed on one of the most pressing workforce issues facing social care providers.
Please register for the webinar here

Scottish Care Surgery - 22 July 2025
2025-07-22 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 22 July 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/Wagestream Webinar – 14 August 2025
2025-08-14 12:15 - 13:00
Upcoming Webinar for Scottish Care Members
Beyond the Paycheck: Strengthening Your Care Workforce Through Financial Wellbeing
Date: Thursday 14th August, 12:15pm – 1:00 pm
45-minute session with Q&A
Join us for an exclusive Scottish Care member webinar in partnership with Wagestream, our commercial partner, focused on building a resilient, empowered care workforce.
This session will explore how investing in employee financial wellbeing can help address sector-wide workforce challenges from high turnover and recruitment struggles to absenteeism and burnout. Discover practical tools, proven outcomes, and real-life impact stories from care providers.
What you’ll learn:

Why financial stress is driving disengagement and turnover in care
How Wagestream’s tools, from flexible pay to budgeting and savings, are improving workforce stability
Case study insights: 16% lower turnover, 27% faster recruitment, and up to 32% reduction in agency spend

Who should attend?
CEOs, owners, HR and Finance Directors, and senior leaders in Scottish Care member organisations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your workforce.
Register via the Members Area to secure your place!

Scottish Care Surgery - 19 August 2025
2025-08-19 11:00 - 11:30
Our Members Surgeries are scheduled for every second Tuesday at 11:00am. There will be one scheduled on:
Tuesday 19 August 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 - Highland
2025-08-27 12:00 - 14:00
There will be a Branch Chair visit for Highland (care homes and care at home) on:
Wednesday 27 August 2025
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Venue – TBD

The Future of Bereavement Support Event - 28 August 2025
2025-08-28 09:30 - 15:30 | The Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP, United Kingdom
The Future of Bereavement Support in Scotland
Thursday 28 August 2025Renfield Centre, Glasgow
9:30am – 3:30pmFree (booking required)
Join us for a one-day event exploring how Scotland can build a more compassionate future for those experiencing bereavement. Hear from national voices, take part in practical workshops, and help shape what comes next.
Click here for the event programme
⚠️ This is a free event, but if you’re unable to attend, please cancel your place by 21 August 2025, a £25 non-attendance fee will apply after this date to cover event costs.
Registrations are now closed for this event.
