Scottish Care

Highland Care at Home, Care Home and Housing Support Providers event
2016-09-19 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Inverness
This event provides an opportunity for providers offering care at home, care home and housing support services in the Highlands to come together and explore issues of mutual concern and interest.
The event will have specific sections for particular interest groups and will be facilitated by the Chief Executive of Scottish Care, Dr Donald Macaskill.

More details including location will follow shortly.

Dumfries and Galloway Joint Meeting for Care Homes, Care at Home and Housing Support
2016-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, , Dumfries , DG1 4TA, United Kingdom
There is an important Scottish Care JOINT meeting for Care Homes, Care at Home and Housing Support being held on Friday 16th September 2016, 10.30 am – 12.30pm
Dr Donald Macaskill, the CEO of Scottish Care has been visiting the branches throughout Scotland, and listening to the concerns of the membership. He will be reflecting on a range of issues, including:
The reform of Care Homes – The future of the NCHC
Reform of Care at Home / Housing Support
The impact of the Scottish Living Wage (SLW)
The Fair Work Monies (FWM) distribution
Local commissioning and issues
This is an opportunity for you to attend and voice any anxieties you may have within the D+G area.
Please respond to Dawn McGeorge regards your attendance: dawn.mcgeorge@scottishcare.org

Dementia Scotland 2016 - A Human Rights Based Approach to Care
2016-09-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This inaugural conference will examine progress of Scotland’s ongoing National Dementia Strategy, whilst dissecting the aspirations of the New 2016-2019 strategy.
The conference website will provide ongoing commentary as the key priorities of the new strategy unfold.
This conference will provide a platform for the leaders of all Scotland’s key dementia projects and many others to showcase their achievements and ambitions and provide insight on evidence based research and innovations to the leading health and care professionals from across all areas Scotland.
Click here for more information

Scottish Care Executive and National Committee Meeting
2016-09-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Hilton Hotel, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT, United Kingdom

Joint Perth and Kinross Care Home, Care at Home and Housing Support providers meeting
2016-09-07 13:30 - 15:00 | To be confirmed, Perth
This is an opportunity for providers to come together and share issues of mutual interest and concern and to hear from the new Scottish Care Chief Executive, Dr Donald Macaskill.

Joint Tayside Care Home, Care at Home and Housing Support providers meeting
2016-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Seminar Room, Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee, Dundee

Scottish Care and SSSC Regulatory Forum Meeting
2016-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Four Seasons Healthcare, 300 Springhill Parkway, Glasgow Business Park, Baillieston , Glasgow , G69 6GA
Scottish Care and SSSC host a Forum on Regulation to ensure the independent sector can contribute to the development of policy in relation to registration, regulation and fitness to practice. This is jointly chaired by Laura Wylie (SSSC) and Katharine Ross for Scottish Care.
The primary purpose of the group is to establish a channel for communication between the SSSC and the independent sector care and support providers. The meetings will promote provider engagement with the SSSC as it develops and/or reviews its processes or systems relating to the SSSC registration processes.
If you are interested in being a member of this group and attending then please contact Katharine Ross

Inverclyde Care at Home and Housing Support Providers Branch Meeting
2016-09-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Carewatch Office, 38 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8DJ
Scottish Care will be hosting a CARE at HOME / HOUSING SUPPORT short notice Branch Meeting on Monday 5th September at 3.30pm at Carewatch Offices, 38 Union Street, Greenock.
Dr Donald Macaskill, the CEO of Scottish Care will be in attendance and give an update on the Reform of Care at Home within Scotland and wider strategic discussions.
There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions of concerns you may have.

URGENT – CAH & HSS PROVIDER MEETING
2016-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
We are now just a month away from the implementation of the Living Wage for frontline care staff in care at home and housing support services.
This general meeting will consider the progress or lack of progress in some parts of Scotland in achieving the outcomes we all desire.
It will be an opportunity to reflect on what is working well and what still needs to be done.
All CAH and HS members are requested, if possible, to attend. The event will take place at the Renfield Centre, Glasgow at 1.00 on the 2nd September.
Please confirm your willingness and ability to attend to cath.balmer@scottishcare.org

Scottish Care / SSSC Promoting Excellence in Dementia Group
2016-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee
Scottish Care works in partnership with the SSSC and CI to share the learning opportunities involved in ‘Promoting Excellence’. This programme is designed to facilitate greater understanding of, and skill development in the delivery of care to people living with dementia.
We always welcome new members to this established group. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 24th August, 10.00am – 1.00pm in Compass House, Dundee.
If you would like to join this group please contact Katharine.ross@scottishcare.org for more information.

Leadership Reference Group
2016-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Glasgow
The established Leadership Reference Group is a Scottish Care/CCPS/SSSC discussion forum that discusses and shares everything and anything leadership related! This group meets four times a year and supports organisations promote leadership skills throughout their organisation.
The next Leadership Reference Group is meeting on Tuesday 23th August – 10.00am – 2.00pm in Glasgow. We are keen to involve more Scottish Care member organisations and front line support workers to this group.
To find out more about getting involved please contact Katharine.ross@scottishcare.org
