Social Care Nurses Network Journal – July 2026
Discover the latest insights and developments in social care nursing with the release of the seventh edition of the Scottish Social Care Nurses Network Journal for July 2026. Read it […]
Political Engagement: Member Briefing (June 2026)
We have published a new practical briefing to support members to engage with MSPs and influence the new Scottish Parliament. The MSP Engagement Member Briefing provides: An overview of the […]
State of Caring 2026 Survey
Every year, thousands of carers and former carers take part in Carer Scotland’s annual State of Caring survey, helping to build the most comprehensive picture of unpaid carers’ lives in […]
CEO Review – 27th June 2026
A fortnight of footballing hope and familiar disappointment, and a week of political churn and a ‘Manchester Messiah’. It is never a dull time! Over the last two weeks there […]
Care Home Managers Intergenerational Learning Package
Generations Working Together (GWT), in partnership with Scottish Care, is offering a cohort of twelve care home managers from across Scotland the opportunity to attend Day 1 and 2 of […]
CEO Update 13th June 2026
It has been another exceptionally busy fortnight, and one in which several of the issues I highlighted in my last update have continued to develop even if not progress! […]
2026 Charging for Residential Accommodation Guidance (updated)
Please see below for the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guidance, updated for 2026. 2026 Revised Charging for Residential Accommodation Guidance Please note that there was an error identified in the […]
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, […]
Scottish Care Engagement Session: Scotland Excel Future Role Options (23 June)
Tuesday 23 June 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Microsoft Teams Scottish Care is hosting an engagement session with senior colleagues from Scotland Excel. The one-and-a-half-hour session will be facilitated by […]
CEO Update 30th May 2026
Care at Home and Housing Support conference and awards It feels only right to begin where I left my last report, because the reflections and learning from our Care at […]
Care Inspectorate – Manage my Service
In August 2026, the Care Inspectorate will launch Manage my Service, a new dedicated digital portal for managing your interactions with them. Manage my Service is a single, unified platform, which […]
Important update from NMC: information for employers
Please see below an important update/press release from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), along with a letter to employers, regarding a recently identified issue in its historical processes and […]
Scottish Government Workshop: Digital and Data Provisions in Care Reform – 10 June
The Scottish Government Digital Health and Care team would like to invite members to an online workshop on 10 June 2026 from 11.30-12.30 to help shape policy development in relation […]
CEO Update 16th May 2026
Care at Home and Housing Support conference and awards. Yesterday we celebrated the annual Care at Home and Housing Support conference and awards which took place at the Radisson Blu […]
Responding to Climate Events in Long-Term Care: International Perspectives
This webinar recording is part of a Global Virtual Roundtable series organised in partnership by the Global Ageing Network, National Care Forum, Scottish Care, Ontario Long Term Care Association and […]
CEO Update 2nd May 2026
Scottish Election. In the last update I gave a little bit of an analysis of the manifestos of each of the main political parties. Since that period it has certainly […]
NMC – Update to Registration Fees & Fitness to Practise Changes
Following a 12‑week public consultation (3 November 2025 – 26 January 2026), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has agreed two significant changes: An increase to annual registration fees – […]
Intergenerational Engagement Standards Programme
Shaping the Future of Connection in Care The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has launched a pioneering new programme to develop National Intergenerational Engagement Standards for Care Homes, marking a significant […]
CEO Review – 18th April 2026
I’ve been on leave for the last week and so I’ve not been engaged in usual business. Not surprisingly things have moved at a slightly different pace given that we […]