Statement from The 5 Nations Care Forum on Social Care in an Age of Geopolitical Instability

FIVE NATIONS SOCIAL CARE LEADERS COMMUNIQUÉ Social Care in an Age of Geopolitical Instability: A Call for Partnership in Resilience Planning Issued by the Five Nations Social Care Leaders | […]
Care Creates: Future Ready Care Stories

Stories of confidence, curiosity and future‑ready care across Scotland. Across Scotland, social care is already shaping the future – not by waiting for perfect systems, but by asking better questions, embracing new ideas and […]
Care Creates: The human difference in digital care

Sometimes it looks like sitting with someone who isn’t sure that technology is for them, and taking the time to understand their world. That’s certainly been the experience for James, […]
Care Creates: The conditions for technology to work

There’s a question that sits behind almost every conversation about technology and social care. Not “which device?” or “which platform?” but something more fundamental: what needs to change around the […]
Care Creates: Economic Value

Care Creates… Economic Value: why social care is one of Scotland’s most powerful economic engines There is a simple truth: social care is not a drain on Scotland’s economy instead it is one of its greatest generators of prosperity, wellbeing, and […]
Care Creates: Funding Care Like It Matters Quotes

Quotes on connection, investment and opportunity Across Scotland, social care creates connection, opportunity and possibility – but only when it is properly funded. This week’s theme, Funding Care Like It Matters, focuses on what investment […]
Care Creates: Funding Manifesto Key Asks

Care Creates… Value through investment. Scottish Care is calling for a social care system that is funded like it truly matters. Social care is not only vital in meeting the needs of […]
Care Creates: Funding Care Like It Matters Stories

Stories of investment, wellbeing and long‑term value across Scotland’s care sector. Across Scotland, social care support is creating value far beyond the delivery of care alone. When care is funded properly, it […]
Care Creates: Planning and Funding Care in Scotland

Planning and Funding Care in Scotland In Scotland, social care is under real pressure. Local authorities are struggling with tight budgets, and at the same time demand for care, whether […]
Care Creates: Value – Investing in social care, in numbers

Scotland’s social care story is one of people, communities and the systems that help us live well. Our Funding Week – Stats & Rates infographic highlights why investing in adult social care […]
Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2026 – Finalists Announced

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care at Home and Housing Support Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and congratulations to all those […]
Care Creates: Funding – Investing Care Like It Matters

Social Care finance “Until now we have funded ‘failure demand’ with annually increasing budgets. That is no longer an option. Tackling fundamental inequalities has to be a key objective of […]
Care Creates: Care that Cares for the People and Planet Quotes

Voices of care that cares for the people and planet Across Scotland, care is created in ways that protect people and the places they live in. This week’s theme – […]
Jesmond Home – Fashion Show

Residents at an Aberdeen care home have been treated to a fashion show by staff. The event was staged at Renaissance Care’s Jesmond Home to mark the National Activity Providers […]
Care Creates: Care that Cares for the People & Planet Manifesto Key Asks

Care Creates… A greener sector for healthier communities and a stronger planet. Scottish Care is calling for a social care system that cares for people and the planet. Embracing sustainability is […]
Care Creates: Care that Cares for People and the Planet Stories

Stories of sustainability, wellbeing and connection across Scotland’s care services. Across Scotland, social care support is playing a vital role in responding to the climate challenge – not through abstract targets, but through everyday […]
Care Creates: Climate-Ready Communities

Climate change is no longer a distant concern for social care. It is already shaping the realities of care delivery – from heatwaves and flooding to power outages and rising […]
Care Creates: Climate‑Positive Care

How social care strengthens people, communities and the planet As Scotland faces increasing climate and environmental challenges, social care is already playing a vital role in protecting people, strengthening communities […]
Care Creates: A Greener Sector for Healthier Communities and a Stronger Planet

Climate change is reshaping the world we live in, influencing everything from wellbeing to community safety. For the people who draw on social care, these impacts are often felt first […]