Influence through Thought Leadership

Shaping Scotland’s social care future through insight and influence

As a membership body, thinktank and social care futures designer, Scottish Care plays a central role in influencing policy, research and public understanding of the sector.

Our thought leadership reflects deep experience and evidence from across our membership, turning lived realities into meaningful insights that inform national debate. We publish regular articles, blogs and reports exploring social care reform, workforce wellbeing, ethical commissioning and innovation. Our aim is to challenge assumptions, shape solutions and celebrate success, positioning social care as vital to Scotland’s wellbeing and economy. We invite collaboration, partnership and shared learning to ensure every perspective helps build a fairer, more sustainable care system.

Influence through leadership themes

Workforce Matters

Partners for Integration

Ethical Commissioning & Procurement

Tech & Digital

Before words, there was care

Displaced Worker Eventss

Displaced Worker Recruitment Events 2026-27

Scottish Care, CCPS, COSLA and Osborne and Allan are pleased to invite Scottish social care providers to participate in a

workforce

Re-Launch of the Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme – 31 July

The Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme offers targeted funding to adult social care employers based in Scotland to recruit