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The benefits of becoming a Scottish Care member

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For those of you thinking our organisation might be right for you, we thought the easiest way to showcase the many benefits of joining Scottish Care would be to share them with you here!

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If you are already a member, feel free to remind yourselves of all the resources available that made you join in the first place, or login to the Members Only section of the Scottish Care website .

Why become a member?

Joining Scottish Care means you become part of a network of nearly 350 organisations – almost 900 individual services – delivering residential care, nursing care, day care, care at home and housing support services across Scotland. You join an organisation that truly understands the invaluable work you undertake every day. An organisation that will strongly and passionately represent you at the national level, and which will also provide you with the resources and support you need to build strong, sustainable businesses on a local level in your community. Scottish Care works closely with partner organisations at strategic and practice levels on behalf of the membership to ensure that they can influence and be part of decision making processes.

Working with Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate, Scottish Social Services Council, and COSLA, our mission at Scottish Care is to advocate for you, the independent providers of social care services in Scotland today. There are so many benefits available to you as a member but perhaps one of the most important ones is power in partnership. By joining our organisation, you will connect and meet like-minded individuals and organisations who truly understand what it takes to live and breathe and work and play in the social care sector today, and who all have the same goal – to help shape the environment in which care services can deliver and develop the high-quality care that people and communities deserve.

Supporting Members

We support members in their dealings with the Care Inspectorate and local commissioners to promote positive practices.

Regular Updates

We regularly issue members with up to date information regarding Scottish Care projects, good practice, events, publications, etc.

Policy Guidance

We produce guidance and resources to support members in relation to relevant policy and practice developments.

Regular Events

Scottish Care host various information and development events focused on topics which concern members.

National Conferences

We host two national conferences each year with award ceremonies for care homes and care at home / housing support services

Partner Consultation Exercises

We respond to partner consultation exercises on behalf of members and ensure that members are part of influencing the direction of many policy and practice areas.

Access Social Media Platforms

We manage growing social media platforms and forums where members can seek advice, give feedback and share good practice with other members.

Quarterly Member Magazine

We produce a magazine which is sent out to members on a quarterly basis.

Independent Sector Reporting

We’ve developed a strong evidence base in relation to the independent sector, including various reports, which are recognised and used at a national level.

Organisational Partnership

Our partnership with organisations across the UK, Ireland, and further afield, shares intelligence and information to support the independent sector

Discounts & Bespoke Services

Operating a Preferred Supplier network, our members can access products and services, often with discounts and bespoke services focused on the social care sector.

National Conferences

We host two national conferences each year with award ceremonies for care homes and care at home / housing support services

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Voices of collaboration, connection and shared care Across Scotland, care is created through relationships. Between people who draw on support,

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Upcoming Events and Conferences

Care Tech Unplugged 2

21
Apr
2026

2026 Care at Home Conference

15
May
2026