CPD Bursary for Social Care – February 2024
If you work in social care in Scotland, you could be eligible for a CPD Bursary.
NCHC Vote Outcome 2024
URGENT COMMUNICATION FOR CARE HOMES – NATIONAL CARE HOME CONTRACT VOTE FEBRUARY 2024 OUTCOME
NCHC Revised Cost Model – 2024
The Cost of Care Calculator for 2024/2025 is now available.
Hivemind: Gathering Threads – 28 February
Upcoming Hivemind Event.
NCHC VOTE FEBRUARY 2024
NCHC VOTE FEBRUARY 2024
Apetito Webinar: Navigating Dysphagia in a Care Setting
Scottish Care Preferred Supplier, Apetito are hosting their fourth episode of ‘Lunch With’ webinar series. . Launching on Wednesday 21st February at 11am, join the team to learn how to navigate dysphagia in a care setting.
Response from Home Office – 12 February 2024
We have received a response from the Home Office following Donald’s letter to them in January 2024.
Citation – HR & Health and Safety Webinar – 20 February 2024
Join Citation on Tuesday 20 February at 1pm for their exclusive webinar Keeping your business compliant – HR and Health & Safety essentials.
Response to question on NCHC 2024
I was asked during the EGM about the presumptions in the latest offer in relation to pensions. We can confirm that in previous years there has been a 3% contribution […]
Annual Social Care Uprating 2024 – Advance Notification of Increases
A copy of the advance notification of the proposed increases to Free Personal and Nursing Care, Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA), Capital Limits and Savings Disregards for 2023/24.
Help Tackle Racism Survey – Health and Social Care workforce
This is a National Survey from the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER)
NCHC Update and EGM – 14 February 2024
The Scottish Care Executive and have called an Extraordinary General Meeting for 10.00 am on Wednesday 14th February for the NCHC.
CEO Review of the week to 10th February 2024
Well a week is a long time in politics. We now have a new Cabinet Secretary. Mr Matheson has left the role and has been replaced by Neil Gray. […]
Department for Work and Pensions – Upcoming 2024 Recruitment Events
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are organising Recruitment Events across Scotland in 2024.
CEO Review of the week to 27th January 2024
After a considerable degree of preparation and planning I gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry on Thursday 18th January. The evidence session covered a range of issues not least […]
Near Me E-Learning Modules
New Near Me E-Learning Modules.
SSSC Event: Building cyber resilience in social services – 28 February
As part of Cyber Scotland Week 2024, the Scottish Social Services Council is hosting a free event to help improve cyber resilience across Scotland.
Vitamin D Guidelines – For Scottish Care Members
For Scottish Care Members regarding the most recent Vitamin D Guidelines Context: The current focus on Vitamin D arose from an appeal by a Scottish Care member a number of […]
National Activity Providers & Professionals Week 2024: 22 – 26 January
Help celebrate National Activity Providers and Professionals Week 2024—an entire week dedicated to recognising and applauding the extraordinary contributions of Activity Providers in enhancing wellbeing and engagement in care settings.