The wisdom of not knowing
On World Mental Health Day, much of the public conversation will understandably focus on services, diagnoses and treatment. All of these matter enormously and, for many people, they are life-changing. […]
Care Home 2026 – Finalists Announced
We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care Home Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all those who made the shortlist! […]
Scottish Care Annual Report 2025 – 2026
Scottish Care has published its Annual Report 2025-2026, presented at our Annual General Meeting in Glasgow on Wednesday 16 September 2026. The report reflects on a year of challenge, progress […]
Early Bird Tickets Now Available: The Home that Care Creates
Bookings are now open for Scottish Care’s National Care Home Conference & Exhibition 2026, The Home that Care Creates. Join us on Friday 13 November 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, […]
Workforce Matters Event – 1 October 2026
Valuing Social Care Expertise: Resilience, Relationships and Professional Judgement Scottish Care is delighted to invite members to our next Workforce Matters event, taking place on Thursday 1 October 2026 at […]
UK social care organisations urge PM to exempt sector from eNIC increases
In a letter sent to Andy Burnham today, the organisations say this exemption would be “a vital first step” to provide relief for a sector under immense pressure. Eight major […]
Independent Age publishes Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2026
Independent Age has published the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2026, alongside a short accompanying animation highlighting its key findings. This is the second edition of the Index, based […]
Scottish Care Statement: Standing Against Racism and Hate
Scottish Care condemns the racism, violence and intimidation seen in parts of the UK in recent days. There is no place for hatred, discrimination or fear in our communities, and […]
Launch of the Pastoral Care Quality Award – 7 July 2026
Overview of the Award The Pastoral Care Quality Award (PCQA) recognises social care providers in Scotland who demonstrate a strong commitment to the wellbeing, support, and integration of their workforce, […]
Westwood House – Challenging Stigma Through Photography
Care Home Residents Take Centre Stage in Photography Project Challenging Stigma Residents at Westwood House Care Home have stepped into the spotlight as part of a creative project aimed at […]
Spring Bulletin 2026
Spring 2026 Bulletin Now Live! Our latest edition is now available online – full of fresh insights, useful updates, and inspiring stories from across the social care sector. We’d love […]
Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2026 Winners
Scottish Care’s National Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2026 took place on the evening of Friday 15 May 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, hosted by Michelle McManus and Scottish Care CEO, Professor Donald […]
Care Creates: BCG – The Dennis Arnold Story
At 100 years old, Dennis Arnold is more than a resident of BCG Coupar Angus Care Home, he is a symbol of what the Scottish Care, Care Creates manifesto stands […]
Care Creates: Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care Quotes
Voices of those shaping and delivering social care Today’s Care Creates… reflections highlight the real and lasting impact of social care — on people, communities and futures. From career progression and fair pay, to stronger local […]
Care Creates… Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care Stories
Stories of the people who create care Across Scotland, social care is powered by people, from those just beginning their careers to experienced leaders guiding teams through the most important moments […]
Care Creates: A confident, skilled workforce
As part of Care Creates: Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care, Workforce Week focuses on the people who deliver social care every day – and the systems that support them to […]
Care Creates: A Better Way
Care Creates a Better Way: Why Social Care Must Be Built on Trust, Not Competition Social care touches all of our lives. Whether it’s support at home, care in a care […]
Care Creates: Future Ready Care Quotes
Voices of future‑ready care Across Scotland, care is being created in ways that prepare people, services and communities for the future. This week’s theme – Future‑Ready Care – shines a light on […]
Care Creates: Future Ready Care Manifesto Key Asks
Care Creates… Empowerment through technology, digital and data Scottish Care is calling for a future‑ready social care system that embraces technology as a force for empowerment, dignity and sustainability. Digital innovation is already transforming […]