CEO Review of the week to 15th June 2024
A perilous state of affairs… As is normal we held a June meeting of both the Scottish Care National Executive and our National Committee, the latter of which brings together […]
Scotland Excel Response on Post-Tender Negotiations for Homecare
Following our letter to Scotland Excel regarding post-tender negotiations for care at home & housing support providers, we have received a response from Jennifer McKerrall, the Strategic Commissioning Manager at Scotland Excel
Social Work Survey – Closes 17 June 2024
OCSWA’s Trauma Responsive Social Work Services Programme, in partnership with the SSSC, has launched a survey.
Care Inspectorate Feedback Session – 14 June 2024
The Care Inspectorate is currently reviewing its registration and variation functions and seeks feedback from providers who have recently completed this process.
CEO Review of the week to 1 June 2024
General election and social care Well, when I last wrote this update I did not see this one coming – a General Election called for July 4th. Whilst I acknowledge […]
SDS Project Bulletin
Social Work Scotland has released the most recent bulletin from the SDS project team,
Changes to Covid-19 Testing Guidance
Ending of routine asymptomatic Covid-19 testing before discharge from Scottish hospitals to care homes and hospices.
Digital Transformation DLP Taster Sessions
These sessions are designed for anyone with in an interest in what digital transformation looks like in practice, and particularly if you are considering applying for a place on the Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP).
ACRC Academy Funded PhD Places
The ACRC Academy has a number of PhD projects.These PhDs are funded and applications are open to home students only
National Wellbeing Funding – 2024/25
National Wellbeing Funding – 2024/25
Scottish Mental Health Nursing Review – The National Mental Health Nursing Conversation
The National Mental Health Nursing Conversation is extended their engagement to include the mental health nursing workforce working across Scotland including the NHS, independent and social care sectors.
CEO Review of the week to 18th May 2024
Care at Home and Housing Support Conference And Awards I am writing this a few hours after the end of another successful day conference and awards ceremony. Congratulations to all […]
CEO Review of the week to 4th May 2024
Politics Well as I have often mentioned before there is a very real truth in the old adage that a week is a long time in politics. Humza Yousaf First […]
Playlist for Life – Lanarkshire Project
Playlist for Life – Lanarkshire Project
Able Futures
If you are experiencing issues that are affecting your mental health at work, Able Futures can help.
Demystifying Death Week – 6 – 12 May
Demystifying Death Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from 6th to 12th May.
Listening Project – Nursing & Midwifery Taskforce
Opportunity to have your say to help shape the future of nursing and midwifery in Scotland
Launch of new Scotland’s Migration Service
Launch of new Scotland’s Migration Service
Glasgow Caledonian University Research – Provision of foot care for those with dementia
A study is being undertaken to look at the provision of foot care for people with advanced stage dementia across Scotland from Glasgow Caledonian University.